The first significant rainfall in weeks is expected Tuesday in Western Kentucky, but it likely won’t be enough to end the ongoing drought.
Western Christian County and areas westward toward the Mississippi River are now in the severe drought classification and the remainder of the region is in a moderate drought.
Meteorologist Derrick Snyder with the National Weather Service in Paducah said during the weekly conference call that the Pennyrile region will likely get half an inch to an inch of rain and it’s expected to arrive during the afternoon hours.
While any rain will be well-received and appreciated after weeks of dry weather, Snyder says this event alone won’t be enough to end the drought.
A major severe weather outbreak is not expected with the frontal passage, but Snyder says a couple brief tornadoes will be possible with thunderstorms that develop and residents should be alert for any potential watches or warnings.
The long range outlook is showing next week—which includes Halloween—to be warmer and wetter than average.
