Unsettled weather pattern set to return to the Bluegrass

We’ve been riding a nice stretch of weather here in Central and Eastern Kentucky, and Thursday kept the streak alive. Sunshine was in full force and highs warmed into the mid-80s—right on par for this time of year. The big difference you might’ve noticed? A subtle uptick in humidity, as moisture began returning from the south, setting the stage for a more active pattern ahead.

There were even a few isolated showers just to our south, hinting at what’s brewing in the atmosphere. That “summery” feel is creeping back in, and it’s going to stick around through the weekend.

Friday: A Transition Day With Spotty Storms

Friday will still offer plenty of dry time, but we’ll notice the weather starting to change. Afternoon highs will once again reach the mid-80s, but with more moisture in place and a bit of upper-level energy sliding in from the northwest, scattered showers and storms may pop—especially late in the day.

That said, it’s not a washout. Many of us will stay dry much of the day, but if you’re outdoors in the afternoon or evening, just be aware that a passing storm could briefly interrupt plans. It’ll feel muggy, too, with dewpoints creeping up into the 60s.

Unsettled and Humid for Father’s Day Weekend

As we head into Father’s Day weekend and wrap up the final weekend of spring, we’ll dive headfirst into a classic summertime setup: warm, muggy, and stormy at times. The atmosphere will be rich with moisture, and with afternoon heating peaking, scattered showers and storms will likely flare up during the second half of the day Saturday and Sunday.

Again, this won’t be a washout, but you’ll want to keep the umbrella or rain jacket close, especially if you’ve got outdoor plans with Dad. Any storms that form could bring heavy downpours, with slow-moving cells capable of localized flooding in spots.

Temperatures through the weekend will hover in the low to mid-80s, and it’ll feel very sticky with lows only dropping into the upper 60s to near 70 each morning.

Next Week: Warm, Muggy, and Storm Chances Stick Around

As we move into next week, that summery pattern stays locked in. A sluggish upper low will gradually lift out, but the moist air mass lingers, meaning we’ll keep daily chances for pop-up storms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

There may be a bit less coverage compared to the weekend, but the threat won’t go away entirely. And with the upper ridge building to our southwest, temperatures will trend upward, with highs pushing toward the upper 80s by midweek.