PADUCAH – The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Wind Advisory for our area Friday. It will run from 6 Friday morning to Midnight Friday night.
Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Wet ground may result in some trees being uprooted, and tree limbs will be blown down. A few power outages are likely. High profile vehicles will have difficulty.
A corridor of stronger winds, with gusts up to 60 mph is possible over the Pennyrile region of west Kentucky ahead of the front, and across the entire area behind the front. If that begins to appear likely a high wind warning will be issued.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Meanwhile, there’s no hazardous weather anticipated for Thursday and Thursday night.
A very strong storm system will move through the region Friday. Very strong winds are expected, and a wind advisory has been issued for the entire region for 40-50 mph wind gusts. Stronger winds are possible.
Widespread rain may lead to localized flooding in areas where thunderstorms form with up to 2 inches of rain possible in those areas. Severe thunderstorms are not currently expected but there is a small potential over the southern Pennyrile region of Kentucky Friday morning. A change to sleet and snow is forecast at the end of the day but accumulations are still not anticipated.
If temperatures do not rise above freezing Saturday it is expected to mark the first of 5 to 6 days where temperatures will not rise above freezing. Lows Saturday through Tuesday night are forecast to fall into or near the single digits. Below zero wind chills are likely most of Monday and Tuesday. This extended cold snap will be dangerous to those without adequate shelter and will likely challenge plumbing and other cold-sensitive infrastructure.
Accumulating snow remains possible Monday but forecast amounts have trended a little lower and will remain subject to change for the next few days as more data becomes available.
