Good Thursday, everyone. Our very active period of weather continues to throw the potential for severe storms our way. That risk looks to possible ramp up later today as storms dive in from the northwest. Additional rounds of strong or severe storms may follow that to start the weekend.

The setup for today is one that can produce a damaging wind event across the Ohio Valley and into the bluegrass state. Here’s a rundown of how things may progress:

– A dying band of thunderstorms may work into the northern areas of the state early this morning.

– This system may leave enough clouds around central and eastern Kentucky to keep some areas from seeing the heat really kick in. Might want to take the under on some high temp forecasts in these areas.

– A line of storms will then develop north of the Ohio River during the afternoon and race in here from the north and northwest. The prime time for this line looks to be between 5pm and midnight.

– Damaging winds will be the primary player as far as threats go. Large hail and isolated tornadoes will also be possible. How widespread this gets may depend a lot on what happens with this morning’s storms.

– The late day storms should also be prolific lightning and rain producers. That rain can cause some local flash flooding.

Things continue to look active into Friday and Saturday as low pressure works into the region from the west and southwest. I’m becoming more concerned about the severe weather threat ahead of this system by late Friday into early Saturday. That setup could also be a flash flood producer as a lot of rain looks to fall across our region.

Temps behind this departing low may drop into the 60s by Saturday afternoon. Sunday looks pleasantly cool with temps in the 70s for highs and just a small shower chance.

Showers and storms will then kick back in early next week as several systems dive in from the northwest. That setup keeps temps normal or below normal. This same setup may actually carry us through the 4th of July weekend.

Moral of the story… this is a stormy pattern with a lot more rain on the way!

Today is a WKYT First Alert Severe Weather Day so be sure to tune in for continuing severe weather coverage as needed.

I leave you with your severe weather trackers…

 

 

Today’s risk area

Latest Day 1 convective outlook

Current watches

Current Watches

Possible watch areas Current MDs

Have a great day and take care.