Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky Brace for Storms Early Next Week

Paducah, KY – Residents across western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and southwest Indiana can expect warm and mostly sunny conditions this weekend, but a stronger cold front early next week is likely to bring rain and thunderstorms.

Sunny Weekend Across the Region

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Paducah, highs will range from the mid-80s to near 90 through Sunday, with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. Saturday and Sunday are expected to remain dry, providing ideal conditions for outdoor events and travel.

Residents are encouraged to enjoy the brief spell of clear skies before the approaching system.

Storm Chances Increase Monday

By Monday, rain and thunderstorms are expected to become more likely as the cold front pushes through. Forecast models show precipitation chances climbing to 30–35 percent across Cape Girardeau, Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro, and Paducah.

The unsettled weather is expected to continue into Tuesday, with highs dropping slightly into the lower 80s

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