Good Thursday to one and all. Showers and thunderstorms will be on the increase today and this trend will carry us through Friday and into the upcoming weekend. This storm threat fits the May pattern we are seeing taking shape across much of the region.
Let’s break it down with the headlines…
– Scattered storms out there today will have the potential to be on the strong side. Large hail would be the main threat with some gusty winds also possible. These storms will also contain locally heavy rains.
– This isn’t an all day rain by any means and we will have some dry hours. Track the storms on regional radar…
– High temps will likely be in the 70-75 degree range.
– More scattered storms will be possible later tonight into Friday with temps running about the same as today.
– Warm and more humid air will be with us into Saturday and Sunday and that may fuel a couple more scattered storms. Readings should head back toward the mid and upper 70s.
– Record highs were set in several Kentucky cities Wednesday and we may do that all over again into early next week. 80 or a little better is possible during this time.
– Next week is a warm one as a whole with an increase in thunderstorms by the middle and end of the week. Some of those could be strong or severe. The models are hinting at a big closed low just to our west during this time…
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Have a great Thursday and take care.
Hi Chris. In light of recent severe weather and devastation, do you happen to have insight on KY based storm shelter/safe room dealers? There are several in TN but I’ve had a hard time finding reputable dealers in KY. Thanks. – Andy, Lexington.
We just had a storm come through Lewis Co. Ky and it had cloud to ground lightning and the thunder was so loud it shook the house. Man I hope these storms don’t get too bad over night because we don’t need another storm system like the one that went through West Liberty I think we need a break from tornadic storms and we just need a few days of good ole sunshine and warm temps. Prayers still being sent out to the families dealing with loss and with the cleaning up after the storm my heart goes out to all of you.
had a good storm roll thru here around 5am with lots of lightening and thunder and several hard downpours, it has started thundering again at 7am, didnt need the alarm clock this morn! lol
It seems like we can’t get thunder without a little panic around my house after the outbreak earlier this month and it has me wondering how this storm season will unfold. I highly doubt we’ll see anything of that magnitude but wonder how severe it can get with that much cold air still trying to find an exit. We shall see….
tx ole BAILEY BOY!!!
asaking for prayers for my pet racoon he on his death bed, had good life. not pinned up all life he get out ramble come back. raised from baby.
Prayers that he is without pain, Rolo. I know how you feel…I love my pets.
Prayers for your little friend, Rolo. I raised a coon from a tiny baby once and she was such a smart, fun and interesting critter.
CB, there’s no threat for tornadoes, is there? I am so scared there will be more that come through here and I just don’t think I can handle it. I’m normally a strong person, but this has gotten to me. I’m still praying for all those families who lost everything, and for anyone affected in any way by those storms.
The good news is that the upper levels are not supportive of twisters. So the tornado thread with these storms is low. These are mainly heavy rainers, hailers, and a few big wind gusters.
In other news.. usually when WKU plays UK they beat them like a rented mule. 20ish points in the ’71 final four, 12 points in Rupp in the ’01/’02 season, etc. But tonight I think the Cats will get the upper hand on them.
We Just Had A Storm Rip Through Magoffin County & It Demolished Everything! Everyone Complaining That They Got It Bad, Well Atleast They Have Something. 🙁