Temperatures rebound a bit to close out the week
It should feel more like spring again the next few days
After a brief taste of spring on Wednesday, a strong cold front moved through the region early Thursday, bringing gusty winds, scattered storms, and another dose of chilly air to Central and Eastern Kentucky. The arrival of spring at 5:01 AM may have been official, but it sure didn’t feel like it! Thursday turned out to be a raw and dreary day with brisk west winds, occasional showers, and stubborn cloud cover keeping temperatures stuck in the low 40s—though it felt even colder with the wind.
A Brighter and Milder Friday
The good news is that we’ll see a rebound in temperatures to close out the workweek. High pressure will begin shifting east, allowing for a return flow to set up, bringing back sunshine and milder air. Expect afternoon highs to climb back into the mid-50s, making for a much more comfortable day. A weak disturbance passing just to our north Friday night could spark a few extra clouds and possibly a stray shower, but overall, conditions look mainly dry.
A Split Weekend Forecast
The weekend is shaping up to be a tale of two halves. Saturday looks to be the better of the two days, featuring dry conditions with partly sunny skies and highs reaching the upper 50s to low 60s. However, our next storm system will approach late Sunday, increasing clouds and bringing widespread rain and even a few thunderstorms by the afternoon and evening hours. The extended severe weather outlook from the Storm Prediction Center has part of Southern Kentucky in the elevated risk area late Sunday so that trend will be something to watch. The unsettled weather may linger into the first half of Monday before tapering off. Highs will trend milder, reaching the low to mid-60s on Sunday before cooling slightly next week.
Unsettled Weather to Start Next Week
As we move into next week, a northwest flow will set up over the Ohio Valley, allowing several weak disturbances to pass through. While no major storm systems are expected, these waves of energy will bring occasional showers and periods of damp weather. Temperatures will settle into a more seasonable range, with highs in the mid-50s—right around average for late March. Keep the rain gear handy, as there may be a few passing showers from time to time.
Thursday Night: Clearing skies, breezy and cold. Lows in the upper-20s.
Friday: Mostly sunny, breezy and milder! Highs in the mid to uper-50s.
Friday Night: A few clouds and pleasantly cool. Lows in the mid-40s.
