Weather

NWS Paducah updates on potential severe weather in area Tuesday night, Wednesday

Forecasters with the National Weather Service Office in Paducah say severe thunderstorms are possible in southern Illinois Tuesday.

Public Safety

Western Kentucky in “significant danger” for severe weather, tornado outbreak, Beshear warns

Hannah Saad

Gov. Andy Beshear warned of severe weather predicted to hit the western portion of Kentucky on Friday, with the Jackson Purchase Area in “significant danger” for severe weather, including possible tornadoes, on Friday night.

Kentucky drought monitor as of September 27. The areas colored orange indicate moderate drought conditions.

Public Safety

Western Ky. fire departments preparing for wildfire season

Mason Galemore

Western Kentucky fire departments are getting ready for wildfire season by educating their communities about necessary preventative measures.

Kentucky Mesonet captures climate and weather data at 76 stations in 71 counties across the state.

Environment

Kentucky Mesonet adds new station in Ballard County

Rhonda Miller

The new Kentucky Mesonet station in Ballard County is in what’s been an underserved area with regard to weather data.

Severe storms are expected in the region through Wednesday afternoon into the evening.

Environment

Severe weather to impact region throughout the day

Lily Burris

The National Weather Service has issued a severe weather outlook Wednesday for western Kentucky.

Environment

UPDATE: Second Round of Severe Weather Expected This Evening

4:45 PM Update Storm cells are moving toward the WKMS listening area from Southeast Missouri. A tornado watch remains in effect until 11:00 p.m. The next…

Environment

Our Region Among Highest Risk In Nation For Nocturnal Tornadoes, NWS Advises Preparation

Hannah Bullard

Monday’s severe storms in the region arrived at the start of Kentucky’s Severe Weather Awareness Week from the National Weather Service, recognized March…

Environment

Paducah City Officials Closely Monitor Ohio River As Heavy Rainfall Causes High Waters

Taylor Inman

Paducah city officials say they are closely watching forecasts issued by the National Weather Service regarding flooding around the Ohio River.Paducah…

Environment

Minor Flooding Along Rivers And More Rain Ahead As NWS Issues Flood Warning

Taylor Inman

The National Weather Service in Paducah says a flood warning has been issued Monday afternoon for west Kentucky and Pulaski, Pope, Hardin and Massac…

Environment

National Weather Service Issues Flood Watch, Warns Of Flash Floods

Taylor Inman

The National Weather Service in Paducah issued a flood watch Thursday for west Kentucky and southern Illinois as heavy rain continues to move through the…