Flood watch tonight with more than 2 inches of rain possible

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a flood watch for all of western Kentucky and southwest Indiana along with portions of southeast Illinois for this evening until 9am Sunday morning. 

Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches will lead to widespread nuisance flooding and isolated areas of flash flooding. Localized higher amounts are possible.

Dry conditions are forecast Monday before additional rain is possible Monday night into Tuesday.