{"id":60686,"date":"2023-09-08T01:30:38","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T05:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/?p=60686"},"modified":"2023-09-08T01:30:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T05:30:38","slug":"weekend-shower-threat-before-very-cool-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/?p=60686","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Shower Threat Before Very Cool Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good Friday to one and all. We have another day of pleasant temps and this continues into the weekend as we focus on a system to our southeast trying to throw some rain at us. All of this is ahead of what looks like a big blast of October air coming later next week.<\/p>\n<p>Temps today generally range from 75-80 in most areas with a mix of sun and clouds. Just like Thursday, the potential is there for a shower or two to go up. This isn&#8217;t very widespread at all, so you may have to squint to see the drops on our radars\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-wrap\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/builder.zoomradar.net\/zoomradar_weather_map\/weather_page.php?key=dlFZs5IY4VCw7bK\" width=\"560\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"seamless\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accuweather.com\/radar-large.asp?partner=netweather&amp;traveler=0&amp;site=KY_&amp;type=SIR&amp;anim=1&amp;level=state&amp;large=1#\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sirocco.accuweather.com\/nx_mosaic_640x480_public\/sir\/inmaSIRKY_.gif\" alt=\"\" usemap=\"#largemap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sirocco.accuweather.com\/nx_mosaic_640x480_public\/sir\/inmaSIRKY_.gif\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A slow-moving system meanders from the southern Appalachian Mountains to the Mid-Atlantic states. While this keeps the heaviest rains to our east, some showers and storms may get into the eastern half of the state. This action spins in from the east and southeast and this shows up well on the NAM from Saturday afternoon through Sunday night&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NAM-1.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60691\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/NAM-1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The NAM and the EURO are the most robust with rainfall numbers across central and eastern Kentucky during this time&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nam.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60692\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nam.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"954\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nam.png 954w, https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nam-300x238.png 300w, https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nam-768x609.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-1.png\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60693\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-1.png 960w, https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-1-300x236.png 300w, https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-1-768x604.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can clearly see the higher numbers showing up in the far east and tapering the farther west one goes. The best chance for this comes late Saturday through Sunday. I&#8217;ll keep finessing this part of the forecast as I get a better handle on just how far west this system can get.<\/p>\n<p>This is ahead of a very potent mid-September setup next week. A couple of monster troughs are likely to swing into the region and the eastern part of the country. These troughs have a chance to impact the track of Hurricane Lee .<\/p>\n<p>Check out the EURO tugs Lee back toward New England next weekend&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-3.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60687\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The EURO says stay alert Maine&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-2-2.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60688\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/EURO-2-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The latest GFS has a similar overall look as it also tries to pull Lee back toward New England&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-8.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60698\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-8.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The surface maps from the GFS are just a bit farther east withe Lee but also has a Maine impact&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-2-2.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60696\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-2-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For us, showers and some storms rumble in here on Tuesday with some general showers. gusty winds and falling temps on Wednesday. This is an air mass that&#8217;s more typical of late September or early October and even the GFS is seeing the chance for lows to get deep into the 40s with this&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-TEMPS.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60697\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-TEMPS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"969\" height=\"757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-TEMPS.png 969w, https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-TEMPS-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GFS-TEMPS-768x600.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s possible for highs to only reach the upper 60s for a day or two by the end of next week. That would be pretty uncommon for this time of year.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, this is a continuation of the summer pattern of deep troughs impacting our region with cooler than normal temps. Winter lovers want this pattern to stay through the fall and into the cold season that follows. Ya know what? I think it can do just that, but let&#8217;s keep that just between us. &#x1f92b;<\/p>\n<p>As far as Hurricane Lee goes&#8230; Wow, what a storm. This is a monster of a Cat 5 hurricane&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov\/GOES16\/ABI\/SECTOR\/car\/13\/GOES16-CAR-13-1000x1000.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the latest info and track forecast from the National Hurricane Center&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/storm_graphics\/AT13\/refresh\/AL132023_5day_cone_no_line_and_wind+png\/145817_5day_cone_no_line_and_wind.png\" alt=\"cone graphic\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Some extreme stuff is on the table next week, folks.<\/p>\n<p>Have a fantastic Friday and take care.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good Friday to one and all. We have another day of pleasant temps and this continues into the weekend as we focus on a system to our southeast trying to throw some rain at us. All of this is ahead of what looks like a big blast of October air coming later next week. 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