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FXUS63 KPAH 300432
AFDPAH

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1132 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A prolonged heat wave this week will see high temperatures in
  the mid 90s with heat indices generally 105+ through at least
  Friday possibly into Saturday. An Extreme Heat Warning is in
  effect through Friday.

- Isolated to scattered (20-30%) shower/storm chances re-enter
  the forecast late week and through the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 114 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026

The potent upper level ridge continues to lock into place over the
region today. Highs expected in the mid 90s with dew points in the
upper 70s. This will lead to heat indices generally in the 105+
range. The ridge is expected to stay in place through late week,
possibly into the weekend. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect as
heat indices remain in the 105+ range through Friday and possibly
into Saturday.

By Thursday the ridge axis shifts more east and begins to
potentially relax a bit. This introduces the chance for some
isolated to scattered (20-30%) showers and storms over portions of
the area during the afternoon and evening. Chances continue into the
weekend as the ridge breaks down. PoPs pick up to around 30-40%
Sunday afternoon as a shortwave moves through mainly to our
north.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1132 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2026

VFR conditions appear likely through the TAF period with
relatively light winds becoming southwesterly during the day.

&&

.PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT Friday for ILZ075>078-
     080>094.
MO...Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT Friday for MOZ076-086-087-
     100-107>112-114.
IN...Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT /9 PM EDT/ Friday for
     INZ081-082-085>088.
KY...Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM CDT Friday for KYZ001>022.

&&

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DISCUSSION...
AVIATION...JGG