Dangerous Heat Expands; Heavy Rainfall Threats; Fire Weather Concerns for the West

The heat will increase and expand across the Central Plains, Mississippi Valley, Southeast and into the Eastern U.S. through the week as high pressure builds across the eastern two-thirds of the country. On the northern periphery of this heat, the threat for severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the northern Plains and upper Midwest through Tuesday. Critical Fire Weather for the west. Read More >

Drought Information Statement for NWS Paducah (PDF with imagery)

Current Drought Information Statement (October 4, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 26, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 19, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 13, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (May 3, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 25, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 19, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 11, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (January 19, 2024)

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

Current Drought Information Statement (October 4, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 26, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 19, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 13, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (May 3, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 25, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 19, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 11, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (January 19, 2024)

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

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