Paducah, KY – Clouds will dominate today in western Kentucky and southern Illinois, with only a slight chance of scattered showers or sprinkles. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-80s with a light southwest wind. As a cold front arrives on Friday, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, though forecasts suggest the chance of severe weather is low.
According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, temperatures will drop significantly once the front passes. Over the weekend, high temperatures will settle in the mid-70s, with lows dipping into the 40s overnight, bringing much cooler conditions.
Residents of Paducah and surrounding areas, including southern Illinois, should prepare for the temperature drop. Friday is likely to bring storms, but Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny, providing relief from the heat. The cooler conditions will linger into next week, with continued pleasant weather.
