WKU Meteorology

Discussion of Mid-South weather and climate and information about the WKU Meteorology program

WKU Meteorology - Discussion of Mid-South weather and climate and information about the WKU Meteorology program

weekend forecast

1. For this afternoon a dry slot in behind the main rain band will move into the region allowing for a decrease in showers and storms this afternoon. Highs should be in the upper 60′s  to lower 70′s across the region with winds shifting from south ahead of the front to northwest behind the front later tonight. The frontal passage will allow low temps to fall into the upper 40′s overnight. Continue reading

A look at the weekend

Friday is here and it is wet and cold outside. Today we can expect a high temperature of around 50 degrees with a chance of light scattered showers as we get into the afternoon and evening hours. Your Saturday looks to be colder than today with highs in the upper 40′s. There is a slight chance of showers throughout the day on Saturday but should remain mostly cloudy and dry for most of the day. Continue reading

Update

Strong line of storms have developed ahead of the cold front and has put the far west counties of south central Kentucky under a TORNADO WATCH through this evening.

Expecting strong winds and heavy downpours with this system.  Be sure to stay updated for the threat of severe weather will be on the rise through the night. Another round is expected tomorrow, however, the storms are not expected to be as strong. Here is a look at the current watches issued across the US.