Warmth continues ahead of a big weekend turn around

Breezy and warm through Friday

Thursday stays mostly dry across central and eastern Kentucky, but it won’t be quiet. Gusty south winds will be the main story, frequently reaching 25 to 35 mph and occasionally pushing closer to 40 mph in a few spots. Even with some passing clouds, temperatures climb well into the upper 70s and low to mid 80s.

That warm, slightly humid feel sticks around into the night, with lows only dipping into the 60s, more typical of late spring than early April.

Storm chances increase late Thursday into Friday

While much of Thursday remains dry, the atmosphere becomes more active heading into the overnight hours. A nearby front will start to creep closer, and with plenty of warmth and moisture in place, scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin to develop.

By Friday, those rain chances become more noticeable. Expect off-and-on showers and a few thunderstorms through the day. Severe weather isn’t a major concern, but a few stronger storms could still bring brief gusty winds or small hail.

Despite the unsettled weather, temperatures stay warm, holding in the upper 70s to low 80s.

More rounds of rain and storms into Saturday

The unsettled pattern doesn’t stop there. Additional waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through Friday night and into Saturday as a stronger system approaches.

Saturday looks like the most active period, with a line of showers and storms likely moving through during the day. Some storms could be on the stronger side, especially with gusty winds, but widespread severe weather still looks limited for now.

Rainfall will be fairly widespread, with many areas picking up around a half inch to near an inch before it all moves out.

Big cooldown arrives late weekend

Once that system pushes through Saturday night, the pattern flips quickly. Cooler, drier air rushes in, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures.

By Sunday and into early next week, highs fall back into the upper 50s and low 60s, with crisp mornings in the 30s and 40s. Some of the colder valleys could even see a touch of frost, a reminder that winter isn’t too far removed just yet.