A Flood Warning is in effect in Nicholas and Robertson Counties, where the Licking River should climb above flood stage at Blue Licks Spring over the next 48 hours.
A Flood Watch is in effect until tomorrow morning across central, southern and east-central Kentucky.
Soaking rain will continue to drench the region, with another inch likely today. Temperatures will fall as slightly drier air arrives under the core of upper-level low pressure by Tuesday morning, leaving us with some occasional, lighter rain showers that will mix with a few wet snowflakes in many areas on Tuesday evening. The final showers of light rain mixed with snowflakes will end on Wednesday, with no significant snow accumulations expected. Temperatures will remain chilly with highs only in the 40s from Tuesday through next weekend. Thursday through Saturday will be dry and bright, before the next chance of rain and / or light snow arrives on Sunday.
Today: Soaking rain will continue to drench central and eastern Kentucky. Rainfall totals by Monday evening will be between 2" and 3" in most areas, with a few locations approaching 4". Winds: E around 10 mph. High: 56.
Tonight: Rain showers will continue across central and northern Kentucky, but colder, drier air will drift into southern Kentucky from Tennessee. A few wet snowflakes may fall late tonight near Lake Cumberland. Winds: SE 10 mph. Low: 40.
Tuesday: The center of the upper-level low pressure system will drift over the Bluegrass, and it will become colder. Highs will peak in the middle 40s, and some light rain showers may mix with a few wet snowflakes, especially late in the day or into the evening. Precipitation will be much lighter and more sporadic than during the start of the week. Winds: SW 10 mph. High: 45.
Tuesday Night: A few light snow flurries or sprinkles will linger, but precipitation will be very scattered. Skies will remain cloudy, and many of the higher elevations will be obscured by low clouds. Winds: SW around 10 mph. Low: 32.
Wednesday: Unseasonably cold weather will follow on the heels of the departing low pressure system. As low pressure exits to the northeast, a few more light rain or snow showers may occur on Wednesday morning, but no significant snow accumulations are expected. Winds: W 10-15 mph. High: 41.
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