Good Saturday and happy Kentucky Derby Day. The eyes of the world are on the bluegrass state for the Run For The Roses. The forecast always takes on a little more pressure when talking about this big day. The good news is things look pretty darn good and get even better going forward.
Highs will reach the upper 60s to low 70s under a mix of sun and clouds. There is a very small chance for a sprinkle… especially in the northeast. Winds will be a little gusty, but this looks to be a nice day. Track it…
Current temperatures
Winds
Sunday will find a weak cold front dropping in from the northwest. This front will never actually make it through the state, but will get close enough to spark a shower or thunderstorm…
Temps will surge into the 70s ahead of this boundary and that will kick off a very warm period as we head into next week. Highs in the 80s look common for much of the week. Look how far above normal temps look during this time…
Thunderstorms will begin to ramp up by the end of the week as a slow moving system works our way…
That could be a severe weather maker that takes us into next weekend. That’s especially true if the models are right in bringing another chilly blast of air behind that…
Have a great Derby Day and take care.
Looks like (insert old wives tale) winter coming up. 😉
Even if too chilly for my tastes this time of year, at least a beautiful clear sunrise is about to present itself :P. There’s currently even a 37 degree reading in south central KY via the KY Mesonet (45 now here in Nashville TN).
Thanks CB for keeping up weather wise. Enjoy a little respite these next few days, as it indeed looks like another episode of severe wx may be in the works later next week.
Thanks Chris. No offense, but I am ready to get off this rollercoaster ride of temps and settle in on some warm weather. The upcoming week looks pretty good. After all the rain we had this week, a few days to dry out is not a bad thing. I can even take stormy weather next weekend, but I really hope the cold stuff stays away. (not likely but one can hope!). Have a great Derby Day everyone. Hope your horse wins! Thanks again Chris. Happy Saturday!
Atleast now the below normal days are in the 65-70 degree range, we are nearing mid 70s for normal now, so a cool shot or two wont feel that bad!