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NWS Paducah Warns of Heat Wave This Week

NOAA Paducah, weather.gov

The National Weather Service is warning of a heat wave this week, with an extended period of heat and humidity and heat indices reaching more than 100 degrees through Sunday. 

Mostly sunny today, highs near 89. Mostly clear tonight, lows around 71.

More sunny and clear skies ahead tomorrow and through the rest of the week and next weekend. Highs will be in the low to mid 90s, lows in the mid 70s.

It's a long stretch of hot and humid weather this week. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and avoid long exposures to the sun.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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