Rain, thunderstorms return to forecast this week

Rain returns to the weather forecast this week and there are a couple chances of a strong thunderstorm or two.

Mike York with the National Weather Service in Paducah said during this week’s conference call that the first chance of rain will be late Tuesday  night into Wednesday morning and then there’s a chance for thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Forecasters are keeping an eye on Friday for potential severe weather and York says it will all depend on whether a cold front moves through in the cool of the night, or if it clashes with warmer air in the afternoon or evening.

Next week is looking to have about normal temperatures and above normal precipitation, according to the long-range forecast.