The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, is anticipating some nasty weather the rest of this week with a slight possibility of tornadoes. Download our new app to keep you up-to-date on all weather info!

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

DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Thunderstorms are possible with increasing rain chances later today and tonight. Heavy rainfall will be the primary storm related hazard through the period. 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.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

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 amounts are possible with persistent or repeat thunderstorms. The marginal risk of a storm becoming severe includes as the primary hazard isolated weak tornadoes.

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 9am. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 73. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 79. South southwest wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

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