Our drought conditions are only continuing to worsen across the region, and with no significant rain chances in the forecast, relief from that drought seems unlikely.
It’s more of the same in the forecast this week, with hot temperatures lingering in the 90’s through the work week and near zero chances of rain to start the week off. Lead Forecaster Keith Cooley with the National Weather Service in Paducah says there will be some cold fronts that push through the area this weekend, which could bring some rain—but likely not enough.
That means the drought is only deepening, especially in far western Kentucky, and with no real drought-busting rains in sight, Cooley says he expects conditions to get even drier this week.
That does mean people need to be alert for increased risk of wildfires, with Cooley saying even a small spark can start a fire that can quickly flare out of control.
And then it’s looking like more of the same in the 8-to-14 day outlook, with a very high likelihood of above average temperatures, but maybe slightly improved chances for rain.
Burn bans are in place from Christian, Todd, Trigg and most of the counties in western Kentucky until further notice.