Paducah, KY – Western Kentucky residents should prepare for a soggy end to the workweek as thunderstorms roll into the Paducah area Thursday night, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and lightning through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, isolated storms may begin after 1 a.m. Friday, with a 90% chance of rain during the day. Winds will remain light, but brief gusts are possible in heavier storms. Friday’s high will hover near 79°F, with showers tapering off slightly into the evening. Localized flooding in low-lying areas and poor drainage zones is possible.
Commutes along U.S. 60 and I-24 could be slowed by wet pavement and brief downpours. Drivers should allow extra travel time and avoid flooded roadways. No severe storm warnings have been issued yet, but conditions could prompt advisories late Thursday into Friday. Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor items, check gutters, and monitor alerts through local emergency channels.
Looking ahead, Paducah will see improving weather over the weekend. Saturday stays mostly dry with a high near 75°F, and Sunday brings just a slight chance of showers with highs in the upper 70s. Monday and Tuesday look warmer and humid, with highs back into the mid-80s and another round of storms possible.
