Unsettled weather pattern stays put into the late week

Wednesday brought yet another day of overcast skies and spotty rain showers across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While it wasn’t quite as soggy as Tuesday, some areas still picked up moderate downpours and even heard a few rumbles of thunder. Persistent cloud cover once again kept a lid on temperatures here in Central Kentucky with highs only managing the upper 60s to low 70s—several degrees shy of late May norms, while a little more sunshine peeked out down south so highs surged into the mid-70s. This sluggish and unsettled pattern has been tough to shake, but a change is finally on the horizon.

Some Sunshine Sneaks In Thursday

As the pesky area of low pressure lifts out of the Ohio Valley and drifts toward the Great Lakes, we’re expecting a brief window of quieter weather. That means Thursday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, which should allow afternoon highs to bounce back into the mid to upper 70s—much closer to where we should be this time of year. While most of the day will be dry, a few isolated showers or even a thunderstorm could pop up mainly later in the day as the next weather system approaches from the west.

Rain Returns to End the Week

Unfortunately, the break doesn’t last long. By Friday, a new area of low pressure, combined with upper-level energy diving in from the northwest, will spark another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. It won’t be a total washout, but it’ll be another day where rain gear comes in handy. Thanks to the clouds and rounds of rain, temperatures will dip slightly once again—likely stuck in the low 70s during the afternoon. Sound familiar?

A Better Weekend Ahead

We’ll wrap up May and kick off June on a much brighter note. Saturday brings signs of improvement as sunshine returns to the region and only minimal shower chances linger. A weak front may try to sneak in from the northeast, but most outdoor plans should be safe. By Sunday, we’ll be well on our way to a more summer-like stretch. Expect mostly sunny skies and comfortable highs in the mid to upper 70s. It’ll be a great way to start the new month, and that pleasant weather continues into early next week.

High pressure takes control as we head into Monday, finally ushering in a pattern shift. After weeks of cooler-than-average temperatures, we’ll flip the script with sunshine and warmer conditions. Afternoon highs will climb into the low to mid-80s, marking our first taste of early summer warmth in quite some time.