Chance of storms today and tomorrow….mostly sunny for the day of the eclipse

The line of storms that are moving though the area are exiting quickly.  There is a marginal risk of severe weather for tomorrow.

The forecast for the eclipse is mostly sunny with a high of 91.

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY

.DAY ONE…Today and Tonight

There is a chance for a few thunderstorms today through tonight.

Afternoon heat index values may reach near 100 degrees in a few
locations.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Thursday through Tuesday

There is a chance of thunderstorms Thursday through Thursday
evening, as a weak frontal boundary moves through the area. A few
strong storms cannot be ruled out.

Thunderstorms are possible off and on from the weekend into early
next week, especially during the daylight hours.

Heat index values Thursday afternoon may reach near 100 degrees in
a few locations.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

Seven day forecast

Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Light south southeast wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 67. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Light southeast wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

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