Highs to soar into upper 90s this weekend with no rain in sight

NOAA's national rainfall forecast has nothing to offer the Southeast for the next week.

While a few sprinkles are possible today, they'll bring no substantial totals that would ease very dry local soil conditions.

Meanwhile, temperatures will soar back well above normal to the upper 90s this weekend into early next week. Paducah's historical average high for mid-September is 83 degrees.

The continued dry weather will further extend drought conditions that stress maturing crops and magnify the need to avoid outdoor burning.