Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Paducah, Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 88.77°WElev: 410ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 11 Jul 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Bardwell KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Bardwell KY
 36.87°N 89.11°W
10:47 am CDT Jul 11, 2025
12pm CDT Jul 11, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 17, 2025
 
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