Areas of Severe Thunderstorms, Excessive Rainfall, and Extreme Heat Wednesday

In the Upper Midwest, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are possible from the central High Plains into the Upper Midwest Wednesday. Extreme heat is ongoing over the Desert Southwest through Thursday. Read More >

Drought Information Statement for NWS Paducah (PDF with imagery)

Current Drought Information Statement (May 14, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 23, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 16, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 10, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (February 19, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (February 12, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (February 6, 2026)

Drought Information Statement for NWS Paducah (Accessible Text-Only Version)

Current Drought Information Statement (May 14, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 23, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 16, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 10, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (February 19, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (February 12, 2026)

Previous Drought Information Statement (February 6, 2026)

Visit https://www.drought.gov/drought-information-statements to view current Drought Information Statements across the US and its territories.

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