Quiet and warm June weather rolls along into the late week
Enjoy this dry stretch as more unsettled weather is on the horizon
It was a picture-perfect day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Wednesday, with sunshine dominating the sky and warm temperatures climbing into the low to mid-80s. High pressure continues to steer the ship for now, and despite some hazy skies due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, the overall vibe was classic June—sun-soaked and pleasant.
One added bonus for sky watchers? The June Strawberry Moon made a stunning appearance, with the smoke particles adding a warm, glowing tint to the view overnight. It was one of those rare evenings where nature put on quite a show from start to finish.
Warm, Sunny, and Turning a Bit Muggy Thursday
The good vibes roll on into Thursday with more sunshine and warm highs topping out in the mid-80s across the board. It’ll feel a touch more humid compared to the past few days, thanks to a light southeast breeze pulling in some Gulf moisture, but it should still be a really comfortable and enjoyable late spring day overall.
You might notice a few clouds mixing in with the sunshine, especially by late in the day, but rain chances remain low. This will be the last fully dry day before a more active weather pattern begins to settle in.
Storm Chances Return Friday and Stick Around for Father’s Day Weekend
Friday will start off on a dry and warm note, but things start to shift later in the day. An upper-level disturbance will slide in from the northwest and link up with moisture streaming north from the Gulf, which means scattered showers and storms may fire up by the afternoon. Highs will still climb into the mid-80s, but you’ll want to keep the umbrella handy just in case.
By the time we hit the weekend, we’ll be back in a typical summer-like setup—warm, humid, and increasingly unsettled. While it’s not looking like a washout either day, afternoon and evening showers and storms will be possible, especially with the heating of the day. Any storms that do pop could produce localized heavy rainfall and perhaps even gusty winds, though severe weather looks limited at this point.
Into Next Week: Sticky and Stormy at Times
Looking into early next week, the pattern doesn’t change much. A muggy, summer-style setup sticks around with daily chances for hit-or-miss storms, especially in the afternoon and evening. No day will be a total washout, but keep an eye to the sky if you have outdoor plans. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 80s, with morning lows hovering in the upper 60s to near 70.
Wednesday Night: Fair skies and quiet. Lows in the low-60s. Wind: SE 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, a bit more humid. Highs in the mid-80s. Wind: SE 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A few clouds and mild. Lows in the mid-60s. Wind: S 5 mph.
