Wet and stormy to finish out the week

After another gorgeous spring Thursday morning across Central and Eastern Kentucky, it didn’t take long for the atmosphere to stir up a few showers and storms—thanks to a warm front lifting north through the region. With highs pushing into the upper 70s to near 80° for many spots, the summer-like warmth combined with elevated moisture led to scattered storm development. Some of these were slow movers, allowing for pockets of locally heavy downpours while other areas remained dry under mostly cloudy skies. This back-and-forth pattern is just the start of what looks to be a wetter finish to the week.

Rain and Storms Likely Friday, But Little Severe Concern

Rain gear will be your best friend Friday, as a more widespread batch of rain and storms moves in. The good news? The severe weather threat remains low. But with another setup favoring slow-moving storms and plenty of moisture in place, locally heavy rainfall is once again a concern. Some areas could see over an inch of rain by day’s end—especially in southern and eastern Kentucky—bringing the risk for minor flooding, especially in poor drainage or flood-prone spots. Temperatures will still be warm despite the clouds and rain, with highs holding steady in the low to mid 70s.

Drying Out for the Weekend

Relief is on the way for the weekend. As the cold front sweeps through early Saturday, a gradual drying trend will take over. While a few lingering showers are possible Saturday morning in eastern Kentucky, the bulk of the region will turn drier into the afternoon. Don’t expect full-on sunshine, though—clouds will likely hang around and highs will cool and potentially struggle to get out of the mid-60s. Sunday on the other hand looks fantastic. High pressure builds in, skies clear out, and highs rebound to the upper 60s to low 70s. A perfect spring day!

Summer Feel Returns Next Week

Enjoy the break while it lasts because summer-like warmth is knocking on the door again as we begin the final week of April. By Monday and Tuesday highs are expected to climb back into the low 80s as high pressure settles off the East Coast. A stray pop-up storm can’t be ruled out during the afternoon hours, but most areas should stay dry. Eyes then turn to the middle of next week when a stronger system could bring organized storms—and possibly some severe weather potential—by Tuesday night or Wednesday. We’ll be tracking that closely.