Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. 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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