Monthly Archives: January 2013

Severe Weather Tonight

Everyone enjoy the warmth this afternoon, because it is all about to change.  The front will pass through overnight tonight and with that it is going to bring the chance of severe weather and colder temperatures after the front.  The … Continue reading

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Severe Storms Possible This Week

I am sure everyone is in the need of a break from the winter weather that we have seen the past couple of days.  Well the break is on the way.  Temperatures will make their way into the upper 50s … Continue reading

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Sleet & ICE Likely for Friday Morning Rush

Winter has been in full force here is south-central Kentucky this week.  We had the coldest air of the season makes its way into the area for Monday night and Tuesday.  We reached a low of 16 at the Bowling … Continue reading

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Very Cold to Start the Week!

The nearly 60 degree weather we had on Saturday is all just a distant memory now as much colder air has spilled its way south into the Ohio Valley.  Yesterday highs still managed to reach the upper-40s and thus temperatures … Continue reading

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From a Warm Up to a Major Cool Down… Temperature Roller Coaster!

Since Tuesday night’s ice potential the weather has gotten much calmer with the sun finally deciding to join us again.  Luckily during Tuesday night’s system temperatures had a very hard time falling below freezing but rather hover at or just … Continue reading

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3rd longest consecutive rainfall streak at Bowling Green

The recent 8-day streak of measurable rainfall (0.01″ or more) from 1/9 – 1/16, 2013 at Bowling Green tied for the 3rd longest since 1893. The longest rainfall streak of 10 days occurred three times, most recently from 9/17 – … Continue reading

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Potential Ice/Sleet Storm Tonight

As mentioned yesterday we would have to keep a close eye on the temperatures here in south-central Kentucky to see what type of precipitation would fall tonight.  Temperatures have risen to 35 at the airport as of 1’oclock  Meanwhile the … Continue reading

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Rounds of Wintry Mix in Southern KY

After a weekend of warm temperatures and rain we now find ourselves in the low 30s with sleet falling in the area.  A very strong cold front blasted its way through the commonwealth yesterday bringing in much colder temperatures.  At … Continue reading

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Students Attend Annual AMS Meeting: Present Research

As mentioned 11 WKU meteorology/land, weather, climate majors traveled to Austin, TX for the Annual American Meteorological Society (AMS) meeting.   Dr. Mahmood, WKU professor of geography/meteorology, also made the trip to Austin with his family to attend the meeting. Students left … Continue reading

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Rain, Rain, Rain… Winter Weather?

We’re back!  For those that noticed the lack of forecasts this past week it was because 11 WKU meteorology students (including your forecaster) traveled to Austin, TX for the 2013 American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting.  I’ll post a recap of … Continue reading

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