Good Tuesday, folks. Another big soaking rain has come and gone across the Commonwealth, and it’s likely to have an impact on the heat moving in. Temps are going to flex over the next several days as our heat ridge expands a bit farther east into the region.
Temps today range from the mid and upper 80s across central and eastern Kentucky to 90-95 in the far west. There’s still the chance for a lingering shower or thunderstorm going up across the east. Here are your radars to follow along…
Temps surge into the 90s across the entire region on Wednesday kicking off another heat wave for the region. Here’s a breakdown:
WEDNESDAY
- Highs hit 90-95 much of central and eastern Kentucky.
- The west sees mid and upper 90s.
- Humidity levels make it feel close to 100 east and 105 or a little better west.
- A broken line of thunderstorms works in during the evening hours and a few of those may be strong or severe. The Storm Prediction Center has us in a low-end severe risk:
THURSDAY
- Temps come down a bit as a cold front works through the region.
- Highs are in the upper 80s to near 90 much of central and eastern Kentucky.
- 90-95 hangs on in the west.
- A few showers and storms may linger into the morning hours.
FRIDAY
- Temps reach the low 90s east with middle and upper 90s far west.
- Humidity levels make it feel 95-100 east and 100-105 west.
- There’s a small chance for a popcorn shower or storm.
SATURDAY
- This looks like the hottest day of the bunch.
- Highs reach the mid and upper 90s for much of central and eastern Kentucky.
- The west makes a run at 100 degrees.
- Heat index values are firmly into the danger category ranging from 100-115 across the state.
- There’s a small chance for a shower or storm to pop up.
SUNDAY
- Temps are similar to the Saturday numbers but may come down just a touch.
- The heat index is still in the danger category.
- Some showers and storms fire up late in the day.
The pattern eases up early next week as a few systems drop in from the northwest, bringing the threat for showers and storms…
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CANADIAN
Have a great Tuesday and take care.
At this point fall can’t come soon enough…
Absolutely. Too many things are still on my “to do” list for this summer but the heat (and dryness) is a dealbreaker.
Not a deal breaker for me.
As long as I been studying Meteorology I have never seen Europe in record Heat at the same time as the United States. Most likely there are a lot of explanations and theories out there, but one which I believe in is we entered Solar Cycle number 25 which may have amplified the Bermuda High and other high pressure systems throughout the World.
Schroeder you have an excellent eye for patterns most people don’t see. Enjoy your comments. Thanks.
Thank you 32Blues and I also thank Meteorologist Chris Bailey for keeping me on his most informative Blog these many years.
We have another month &1/2 of this to go.
Will have to mow the grass after 8pm.
Looks like I will be mowing the lawn after 8pm in the foreseeable future.
GOOD point Schroder, solar cycle 25 started back in December of 2019 and its expected to last tell July 2025. WE were due for a hot summer and we got it, but at least we are getting breaks in between so it’s not like it has been prolong heat waves like it back in 2012.
Right, Solar Cycle 25 is forecast to weaken after starting out strong. Currently, I’m keeping a watch on temperatures in the state of Alaska. Temperatures in Alaska are running below normal so far this Summer which indicates that La Nina is still presently in control.