It’s a pleasant start to the week. The National Weather Service in Paducah says sunshine and highs near 70 carry us through Veterans Day, then cooler air moves in, with lows near freezing by the weekend.
Tonight: Clear, with patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the upper 30s. Southwest wind around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable.
Monday: Patchy fog in the morning, then sunny. Highs in the upper 60s with a southwest wind around 5 mph. Monday night is mostly clear and calm, with lows in the lower 40s.
Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the upper 60s and a southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph. Tuesday night is mostly clear, with lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday (Veterans Day): Mostly sunny, with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Rain chance 40 percent.
Wednesday night and Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s and highs in the upper 50s.
Thursday night and Friday: Partly cloudy and colder. Lows in the mid 30s and highs around 50.
Friday night and Saturday: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s and highs in the lower 50s.
Watch for patchy fog on the school bus routes Monday morning. If you’re heading to a Veterans Day service Wednesday, the morning looks dry, but keep a jacket and umbrella handy for the afternoon. With lows in the lower 30s Friday night, it’s a good time to bring in tender plants and check on outdoor animals.
River stage: The river at Cairo was at 13.6 feet Sunday. It’s expected to rise slowly through the week, reaching 16.7 feet Thursday before dipping to 16.5 feet Friday. Flood stage is 40 feet.
Forecasts change, so check weather.gov/pah for the latest before you head out.
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Source: National Weather Service Paducah zone forecast, issued 4:27 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.
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