Active weather pattern settles in

The quiet weather we’ve had for the past few days is coming to an end today, as multiple systems impact south and central Kentucky through the coming week.  Today we’ll have another unique temperature setup as a warm front moves in from the south, causing about a 20-30° difference in temperatures from north central Kentucky to southern Kentucky.  Southern Kentucky will see temperatures rise to the 50s and possibly the 60s early afternoon, while temps in central Kentucky will only climb to the low/mid 40s. Showers will likely move in during the afternoon hours and thunderstorms cannot be ruled out.  The National Weather Service has issued a level 1 (low end) risk for severe storms for the evening and overnight hours on Wednesday. As the warm front advances northward, the warm air advection will warm temperatures in central Kentucky to the mid/upper 50s by the early morning hours on Thursday.  Temperatures are expected to bump to the mid 60s Thursday afternoon with the rain pushing out by early afternoon. A cold front following behind Wednesday’s warm front will push highs back to the mid/upper 40s Friday afternoon, but a high pressure will allow for a mostly dry Friday.

The active weather continues this weekend, as another system sweeps across the area bringing rain and likely thunderstorms throughout the day Saturday, although mild temps return briefly Saturday with highs near 60. The system should exit the area earlier on Sunday, making way for a mainly dry Superbowl Sunday with temps sinking to the low/mid 40s in the afternoon.

Winter is likely making a comeback as we start the work week next week, with a wintery mix possible Monday and Tuesday and temps only peaking in the mid/upper 30s.