The National Weather Service in Paducah is predicting heavy rain for west Kentucky today and tomorrow. Thunderstorms are possible with increasing rain chances later today and tonight.
The most potent chance for heavy rain comes with showers and storms Friday afternoon and early evening. The moisture from Tropical Storm Cindy will combine with an approaching cold front to peak this heavy rain chance and the potential for flooding.
Storm total rainfall amounts should average from 2 to 4 inches across western Kentucky, with 1 to 3 inches to the north and west. Locally higher totals will be possible where embedded thunderstorms enhance these average totals, and that may lead to flooding problems, especially in locations that are just beginning their recovery from the heavy rains of this past weekend.
Any strong storm chances include a marginal risk of severe storms, with an isolated weak tornado a possibility mainly this afternoon or evening, during the maximum heating and instability time.
