Paducah, KY – A shift in weather patterns is set to bring warmer temperatures and multiple rounds of rain across Kentucky starting Monday. Residents should prepare for changing road conditions, particularly on major routes such as Interstate 24 and U.S. Highway 60, as rain showers persist through the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, cold and dry conditions will last through Monday morning, with high temperatures reaching 51°F. Rain chances begin late Monday night, increasing through Tuesday. By Christmas Day, a 40% chance of rain will accompany a high of 53°F, with mild winds from the south expected to aid in a gradual warm-up.
Tuesday night and Wednesday offer a brief reprieve with only slight chances of showers. However, rain intensifies Thursday afternoon, accompanied by potential thunderstorms. Highs will climb to 59°F Thursday and approach the low 60s by Saturday, making this one of the warmest Christmas weeks on record for the region…