PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - The Christmas tree lighting ceremony in downtown Paducah has been canceled due to weather.

It was originally set to start at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18.

According to organizers, they canceled the ceremony due for the safety of the public due to the threat of storms.

First Alert: Tracking storms this afternoon, evening

They say the tree lights will be turned on, but the official ceremony is canceled.

The 26-foot-tall Christmas tree is on Water Street in front of the large floodwall opening between Broadway and Jefferson Street.

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