More seasonable weather today and Tues….Humidity and storms back for Wednesday.

Though there will not be any heat advisories or warnings today, conditions will still be warm and humid, with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. Tuesday will be similar to today, but with a slightly greater coverage of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. (NWS, Paducah)

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK has placed the counties from Route 13 North in a marginal risk for severe weather.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeastern
Missouri.

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

Isolated thunderstorms may develop this afternoon and evening in
the southern half of the region. A stronger storm or two might
produce locally strong to marginally severe wind gusts. Heat
indices of around 100 are forecast this afternoon for parts of
southeastern Missouri and the Purchase area of Kentucky.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Tuesday through Sunday

Though heat indices may be around 100 in southern parts of the
region Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, the entire region may
have heat indices ranging from 100 to 105 Wednesday afternoon.

There is a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday, mainly for the
southern counties, and for the entire region Wednesday through
Friday. The storms may produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

Detailed Forecast

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Today
Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. East northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. East wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 6 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. North northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph

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