Heat Wave Expands to the East Coast; Flash Flooding Likely in the Central Plains into the Midwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northeast

Dangerous, prolonged heat is ongoing in the Mid-South to Mid-Mississippi Valley and heat expands into the Northeast for a brief period today. Widely scattered instances of flash flooding due to heavy rains are forecast from northeast Kansas to much of Indiana. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of New England, northern Mid-Atlantic, and North Dakota. Read More >

Drought Information Statement for NWS Paducah (PDF with imagery)

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Drought Information Statement for NWS Paducah (Accessible Text-Only Version)

Current Drought Information Statement (October 4, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 26, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 19, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (September 13, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (May 3, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 25, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 19, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (April 11, 2024)

Previous Drought Information Statement (January 19, 2024)

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