Fall Preview Arrives in the Bluegrass

Expect cool mornings, sunny afternoons, and a rare break from August heat.

A Beautiful Sunday Comes to a Close
Sunday wrapped up on a gorgeous note across Central and Eastern Kentucky with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid-80s. But today marked the end of our stretch of summer-like warmth. A strong cold front slipped through the region this afternoon, setting the stage for a big weather shift as we head into the week.

A Refreshing Drop in Temperatures and Humidity
Behind the front, drier Canadian air has surged into the Bluegrass. Dewpoints have fallen into the 50s, and overnight lows will follow suit—dipping into the 50s across much of the region for the next several nights. By Monday afternoon, highs will only top out in the mid-70s under sunny skies, a solid 10 degrees below normal for late August.

A Rare August Taste of Fall
If you’ve been craving fall weather, you’re in luck! Canadian high pressure will settle across the Ohio Valley through midweek, giving us an early-season preview of September and October. Expect crisp, cool mornings in the 50s—some spots may even flirt with the upper 40s—and pleasantly sunny afternoons in the mid to upper 70s. Dewpoints could even drop into the 30s by midweek, which is extremely rare for this time of year. The result? Dry, comfortable, almost picture-perfect weather.