It’s Fall Severe Weather Safety Awareness Week in Western Kentucky, but there is no chance for severe storms or tornadoes in this week’s forecast.
Christine Wielgos with the National Weather Service in Paducah said during Monday’s conference call that temperatures will be warmer than normal in the mid 80’s the first half of the week before cooling into the lower 80’s by the weekend.
A light rain event could affect Western Kentucky by the weekend, but that could fall through if a ridge of high pressure remains in place.
The outlook for next week looks to be a little warmer and drier than average.
The National Weather Service in Paducah will be posting safety tips for when severe weather strikes on its social media outlets this week and reminding residents that while severe storms and tornadoes are most prevalent in the spring months, the change of seasons from summer to fall can often produce rough weather.
In fact, the strongest tornado in the United States in 2005 happened in Hopkins County and it happened in November.
Residents are urged to be prepared by having at least two ways to receive warnings—especially during the overnight hours—and to have a plan for where to go in your home or business if a warning is issued.