Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

A low pressure center tracking across the Great Lakes and its associated cold front extending across the Southern Plains will focus occasional showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe alongside heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding; Portions of the Southern Plains would be the greatest threat for these hazards through tonight. Read More >

Overview and Graphics
Seasonal Summary

Overview and Graphics

Fall 2020 Climate Summary: Temperatures averaged above normal by around 1 to 1.5 degrees. The warmest month compared to normal was November with temperatures 3.5 to 5 degrees above normal. October was the only month of the season to finish below normal.

Precipitation was variable across the region with both Paducah and Evansville finishing wetter than normal. Paducah registered their 10th wettest Fall on record. Southern portions of west Kentucky were the driest relative to normal, although some other locations across the region were drier than normal as well. The highest observed amount for the season occurred in Paducah with the NWS Office picking up 16.86”, while the Airport received 16.30. Meanwhile portions of the southern Kentucky Pennyrile only received 8 to 9 inches.

Fall 2020 Review: Precipitation and Temperature Maps

Climate Maps are from the Northeast Regional Climate Center

Seasonal Summary Listings of normals and records for Paducah, Evansville, and Cape Girardeau

Seasonal Climate Report: Paducah | Evansville | Cape Girardeau

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