Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are forecast today into tonight. Some of these storms may become strong to severe, with hail and damaging winds. Otherwise, heavy rain and lightning will accompany the storms.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday and Saturday. More thunderstorms are forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday. Heavy rain and lightning will be the primary storm hazards.
Flooding will continue on several area rivers. The Mississippi River will reach major flood levels at Cape Girardeau by the weekend, from upstream runoff the upper Midwest that has reached near record levels in Iowa and northern Missouri.
On the Net:
Paducah Weather Service webpage
