Seasonably cool day expected on Wednesday
You can expect a lot of sunshine on Wednesday with temperatures in the low 60s
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a crisp and chilly start across parts of central and eastern Kentucky this Wednesday morning, especially in our sheltered valleys east of I-75, where temperatures have dipped into the mid-30s. But hang in there—sunshine is on the way, and it’s going to help warm things up nicely through the afternoon.
Today will feature mostly sunny skies with noticeably less wind than yesterday. Afternoon highs will climb into the low 60s for much of the area—still a touch below average for mid-April, but pleasant overall. If you’re spending time outside today, you’ll definitely notice the improvement.
Because of those colder valley temperatures tonight, the National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for eastern Kentucky, where temps are expected to fall into the mid-30s once again overnight into Thursday morning. Central Kentucky will see increasing cloud cover later tonight, which should help keep temperatures just a bit warmer, so no Frost Advisory is in effect west of the I-75 corridor.
Warming Up Thursday and Friday
We’ll begin a noticeable warming trend starting Thursday as a warm front approaches from the southwest. Expect more clouds tomorrow with highs back into the upper 60s to near 70°. A few spotty showers may pop up during the afternoon hours, especially across central Kentucky, but it won’t be a washout.
By Friday afternoon, that warm front will be well north of us, allowing temperatures to surge into the upper 70s and near 80° under a mix of sun and clouds. Humidity will tick upward slightly as well, giving things a more spring-like feel.
Storm Chances Return for Easter Weekend
As we head into the Easter holiday weekend, a slow-moving frontal boundary will sag into the region Friday night into Saturday, setting the stage for unsettled and potentially stormy conditions.
There’s still some uncertainty on how far south the front will get on Saturday, which will influence where storms develop. Right now, the Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Kentucky under a 15%+ severe weather risk for Saturday in their extended outlook. This means strong to severe storms will be possible, particularly south of the boundary—so areas in central and eastern Kentucky could be in play depending on how the setup evolves.
If you’ve got outdoor Easter events or travel plans Saturday, it’s important to stay weather aware. Some models suggest we may stay dry through much of the day, but that could change quickly.
Storm chances ramp up again late Easter Sunday and into Monday, as another system approaches from the southwest. Once again, details remain fuzzy this far out, but there’s the potential for additional rounds of rain and storms into early next week.
