Dodging a few storms over the next few days

While the overall severe threat looks lower mid-week, a few strong storms are still on the table

Despite a good bit of cloudiness across central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday we managed to see another unseasonably warm day across the region. A few peeks of sunshine from time to time along with a south wind helped to push afternoon highs into the upper 70s and low 80s yet again which is a solid 10 to 15 degrees…

Summer-like warmth continues

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Tuesday! Another warm day is in the forecast for your day today. We saw a few storms late Monday evening, but most areas stayed dry. It’s all about LOCATION for our rain & storm chances over the next few days, just like last night. Last night it was mainly areas north and west of Lexington…

Safer Kentucky Act signed into law

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) — Secretary of State Michael Adams was surrounded by supporters and fellow legislators as he signed House Bill 5 into law. “This is a day we’ve been waiting on for many years,” Marcie Troutt said. The Troutt family lost their daughter Madelynn after she was killed by a man who was released from jail after posting bail….

Summer warmth helps fuels storms the next few days

We've enjoyed a great stretch of weather the last few days but we'll be dodging a few storms through the mid-week

After a terrific finish to the weekend weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky with sunshine and highs in the 80s, we saw a repeat performance to begin the new week, even with a frontal boundary over the area. The combination of full sunshine and a nice south wind pushed afternoon highs into the upper 70s and low 80s across the…

Jacobson Park drowning victim identified

UPDATE: The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified the man, whose body was recovered from a lake at Jacobson Park in Lexington. According to a release, Nicholas Hunter Davis, 28, of Lexington, is the victim of an accidental drowning Sunday (4/14). The Coroner lists the time of death as 11:07 p.m. ORIGINAL STORY: LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The search continues…

Warmth continues as storm chances increase

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Happy Monday! It was a beautiful weekend as temperatures soared into the 80s on Sunday. That well-above average warmth continues into the start of the workweek. Afternoon highs on Monday will reach the low-to-mid 80s. This warmth will help fuel isolated showers and storms Monday afternoon. A few of those isolated storms could produce damaging wind…

Very warm temperatures roll on with some thunderstorms

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Sunday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

Lexington, Kentucky (ABC 36 WTVQ): Good Sunday evening everyone, beside the breezy winds it has been a perfect day across Kentucky with full sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s. The warm air continues for the next couple days with only a scattered storm. Things change on Wednesday as a strong cold front moves across the state bringing the threat…

Very warm temperatures ahead

Meteorologist Jordan Smith has your Saturday evening ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

  Lexington, Kentucky (WTVQ – ABC 36): Good Saturday evening everyone, it has been a GORGEOUS day across Kentucky with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s with full sunshine. Tomorrow (Sunday) gets even better with upper 70s to near 80 under a mix of sun and clouds. Monday will see the upper 70s to near 80 back in…

Lawsuit Filed Accuses Former UK Swim & Dive Coach Lars Jorgensen, And The University Of Allowing Sexual Violence

Jorgensen is accused of raping multiple assistant coaches and swimmers during his time at the University of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A lawsuit has been filed against the University of Kentucky, Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart, and two former swim coaches on Friday. According to the complaint, two former athletes are accusing the University of Kentucky for complicity by allowing Lars Jorgensen “to foster a toxic, sexually hostile environment within the swim program and to prey on, sexually…

Much improved weather this weekend after a rainy week

Sunshine should return across the board with afternoon highs recovering nicely as well

It was quite a dreary, damp and raw finish to the week weather-wise across Central and Eastern Kentucky with more scattered showers and even a rumble of thunder or two, which was fitting considering all the unsettled weather we’ve seen over the past few days. With a spoke of energy rotating around the departing low, clouds filled in and additional…