Possible Severe Storms Could Threaten Weekend Plans in So. Indiana and W. Kentucky

Though it's only Tuesday, meteorologists are already predicting that we could see some severe weather this weekend.

October 18, 2025 Weather Forecast

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, "Showers and thunderstorms return for the weekend with the approach and passage of a cold front. There may even be a few severe thunderstorms Saturday."

They go on to say that the pattern will "likely become more active."

Though the National Weather Service wasn't clear on how active the pattern could get, Byron Douglas at 14 WFIE said in a post on Facebook that, "The primary storm concerns include damaging winds, hail, along with a tornado threat. Please expect changes to the timeline."

Fall Tornadoes in Indiana and Kentucky

Though fall isn't when we usually see tornadoes in the tri-state, they are entirely possible and have happened in the past. For instance on October 18, 2007, a severe storm produced 48 tornadoes across eight states including Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan in addition to the 16 it caused the day before in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri with wind damage reported in Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Arkansas and Mississippi.

And we are coming up on the 20th anniversary of the November 6, 2006 tornado that killed 25 people in evansville.

According to Indiana Weather Online, "Fall tornadoes are dangerous as they are typically fast moving, occur after dark, and sometimes become rain wrapped."

How to Stay Alert

Since it's only Tuesday and things can change rapidly, it's important to remember to stay alert and adjust your plans accordingly, but be aware that weather changes so quickly. Be sure to download our app and turn on notifications so you can stay up-to-date with the latest info from the National Weather Service and our local weather professionals.

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