Winter Weather Awareness Campaigns for our Region

Thunderstorms in the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Florida; Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern Plains

Isolated severe storms capable of hail and gusty winds are possible mainly this evening across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley. Clusters of thunderstorms may produce isolated flash flooding in the Florida peninsula. Elevated fire weather risk is possible in the Northern Plains into western Minnesota. Read More >

...Winter Weather Preparedness Campaigns for Our Region... As the winter months approach, so will the chances for very cold temperatures, snow, freezing rain, sleet, and strong winds and the impacts of those weather elements. In preparation for the upcoming winter season, the National Weather Service in Paducah and its partners will hold winter weather preparedness campaigns for each of the four states it serves. The campaigns are scheduled as follows: Indiana: November 5-11 Illinois: November 5-11 Missouri: November 6-10 Kentucky: December 3-9 Winter weather preparedness and safety tips, winter weather definitions, and other information will be sent out via the following social media platforms throughout each of the campaigns: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSPaducah Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NWSPaducah Visit this website for more information: https://www.weather.gov/pah/WinterWeatherAwarenessCampaign2023 A Facebook Live session will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM CST to discuss winter weather preparation and safety with the National Weather Service and some of our partners. Please take advantage of this time to prepare yourself and your loved ones for the dangers of winter weather. Questions can be directed to: Christine Wielgos - Warning Coordination Meteorologist: Christine.Wielgos@noaa.gov.