Fog Gives Way to Bright, Cool Day, Spotty Showers

Good Tuesday morning, folks!  I hope your workweek is off to a great start. 

Only a week after we were in the lower 90s, unseasonably cool air is here in early June.  We’ve had a few days with temps a bit below normal, and this will continue through Thursday, although a gradual warming trend has begun.

This morning, readings are a good bit below average.  Some isolated areas fell into the middle and upper 40s, including Paintsville, Morehead, Cynthiana and Vanceburg, which is well below our average low of 60° in Lexington.

Here are the departures from normal temperature for this morning.  You’ll notice that we are not alone.  Much of the Northeast is also well below average.

Courtesy: Penn State Univ. Dept. of Meteorology

This morning, some areas are dealing with patchy dense fog in southern Kentucky.  Meanwhile, we’re in good shape across most of central and northern Kentucky with fewer problem areas.  The visible satellite shot tells the story.

Later today, a weak disturbance will travel south across Ohio and into Kentucky, sparking some isolated showers.  Rainfall will be limited, so many areas will stay dry today, but don’t be surprised if you see a few raindrops this afternoon, especially to the east and northeast of Lexington.  Here is the latest GFS forecast for total rainfall for today and this evening.

Courtesy: Penn State Univ. Dept. of Meteorology

From meteorology to astronomy, Venus will pass between the earth and sun today.  This won’t happen again until 2117!  To learn more about this, head to http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/last-transit-of-venus-in-21st-century-will-happen-in-june-2012.  Remember, never look directly at the sun.

Have a great day, and open this windows up!

Geoff