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Harlan and Letcher counties could see mountain snow Friday night as valleys remain mostly rainy.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — We are under 48 hours from a big change in the airmass as another blast of colder air takes over in our region. Ahead of this cold front, there will be an isolated severe storm risk for Wednesday late afternoon into the evening. The colder air will lead to a widespread freeze and frost for the weekend mornings.
It is possible that Kentucky could get its first snowflakes of the season later this week, according to the National Weather Service. A cold front is expected to move through the region behind a round of strong thunderstorms Wednesday evening. Thursday’s projected high temperature in Lexington is 52 degrees, and the temperature is not expected to rise above 50 degrees Friday through Sunday, according to the NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington . Low temperatures are expected to be in the 20s and 30s in the evenings, and any lingering precipitation from Wednesday’s showers could result in snow flurries Thursday night, particularly in Eastern Kentucky. The NWS said warm ground temperatures should prevent any snow flurries from sticking . The weather is expected to remain dry after the storm and snow flurries chances, according to the NWS. Western Kentucky is under a marginal risk of severe weather , the lowest risk out of five in the NWS’ storm prediction center, from Wednesday’s storms. Strong winds and small hail are the expected hazards from the storms. The broken line of showers and storms will quickly move through the region from west to east late Wednesday. The map on the right side of
KENTUCKY — Strong to severe storms are expected to move into Kentucky Wednesday afternoon and evening along a cold front. A few storms are expected to pop up between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. near the Indiana border before moving east and forming a line. The main concern is damaging wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph, along with a low-end 2 percent tornado risk, though nothing significant is expected.
Good Wednesday to one and all. Big changes are blowing in as the first of two cold fronts sweep across the area. Today’s front brings the potential for a few strong storms while the second front unleashes a small taste of winter. Yep, the first flakes of the season will likely fly across parts of Kentucky.
First snow of the season possible Friday night into Saturday. Showers linger tonight and Friday with a cold snap in place. Coldest nights of the season arrive Sunday through Tuesday. We’re tracking a significant weather pattern shift that’s bringing the coldest air of the season to Eastern Kentucky, and with...
Counties in Kentucky and Indiana could see severe thunderstorms Wednesday night as a system heads to the area. The National Weather Service of Louisville issued their first alert, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, at about 4:45 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe storms.
Rain remains the main threat, but brief bursts of snow or graupel could surprise Kentucky residents.
(WOWK) — The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia announced this week they will stop issuing frost and freeze alerts for their coverage area after several nights of a hard freeze are expected this weekend. For gardeners, farmers, and houseplant extraordinaires, it means the growing season will officially end for all of West Virginia, […]
City officials say they are ready for whatever comes Louisville’s way during an uncertain winter weather season.
Cold temperatures make their way to South-Central Kentucky with heavy cloud cover, gusty winds, and isolated showers.
MIDWEST — The Storm Prediction Center has introduced a tornado risk area for Wednesday across parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The zone carries a 2 percent tornado chance, considered a Level 1 risk, focused along a corridor from Nashville up to Indianapolis. Any tornado that forms is expected to be brief and weak, but damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph are also a concern as storms develop during the late afternoon.
Most areas may receive less than a quarter-inch of rain, but isolated heavier storms could produce more.
Indianapolis, IN – Millions of residents across Indiana and Kentucky are being urged to monitor changing weather conditions Wednesday evening as a severe thunderstorm watch covers 56 counties across the two states through 11 p.m.
MIDWEST — Social media is buzzing after one long-range forecast showed a powerful winter storm sweeping across the Midwest just before Thanksgiving, with some jokingly calling it a “Category 1 snowicane.”. One viral post even quipped that the storm could take the next name on the Atlantic hurricane...
Northwest winds gusting to 23 mph give way to cold mornings across western Kentucky and southern Illinois.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Severe wind gusts and an isolated tornado are possible Wednesday, mainly from Indianapolis south through Bowling Green and Nashville. Storms are expected to form ahead of a fast-moving cold front in the afternoon and move southeast across the risk area. The main window for severe weather runs from about 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Approaching the weekend chill
Cold front moves in on Thursday ahead of frigid air for weekend
