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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 >

Winter Weather Safety and Preparedness Campaign 2024:

The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, will be promoting Winter Weather Safety and Preparedness during four different upcoming campaigns for each of the four states we serve. This is an opportunity to increase awareness and promote preparedness of winter weather hazards. The dates of the state campaigns are as follows:

Indiana: November 10-16

Missouri: November 4-8

Illinois: November 4-8

Kentucky: December 1-7

During these weeks, we will be sending out graphics on our social media platforms (Facebook & X/Twitter). The graphics we plan on sending every other day during the campaigns are in the tabs below. We will host a Facebook Live on Monday, November 4th at 7:00 p.m. CST to discuss winter weather safety and preparedness. Please Share/Retweet to share this knowledge with others.

 

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