Stormy Pattern Holds Steady Across Central and Eastern Kentucky

Warm, humid days continue with daily chances for scattered storms—keep the umbrella handy through the weekend.

Still Sticky, Still Stormy—Typical July Weather Rolls On
Thursday started off on a quiet note across Central and Eastern Kentucky, aside from a few lingering isolated showers and some patchy fog this morning. We expect yet another warm and muggy afternoon, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 80s—and even a few spots flirting with 90°, especially in areas that see more sunshine. This afternoon, we expect more scattered thunderstorms to develop again during the afternoon hours, bringing locally heavy downpours, and gusty winds in spots.

Don’t Cancel Plans, But Keep the Rain Gear Handy
As we head toward the weekend, our familiar “rinse and repeat” pattern continues. A weak boundary hanging around the region, combined with summer heat and humidity, will keep daily storm chances in the forecast. But remember: this won’t be a washout situation. Much like we’ve seen all week, storms will be scattered and mostly focused during the peak heating of the day. That means there should still be plenty of dry hours to enjoy outdoor plans—just be sure to have a backup spot to dodge any passing downpours.

Looking Ahead: Slight Changes Next Week
There are signs that our daily storm chances may taper off just a bit as we move into early next week. If that trend holds, we could see more sunshine and less rainfall, which would also help bump afternoon highs back into the low 90s. It’s not a major pattern shift, but it may bring a slight uptick in summer heat as we hit the mid-point of July.