Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Paducah, Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 88.77°WElev: 410ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 9 Jun 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem KY

Flood Watch June 9, 10:58am until June 9, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch June 9, 10:58am until June 9, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Tue

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. South southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Salem KY
 37.26°N 88.24°W
5:36 am CDT Jun 9, 2026
10am CDT Jun 9, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 15, 2026
 
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