A Rainy Start to the Weekend

Real time Bowling Green Radar:

Rain is on the way and it will be heavy at times. A rumble of thunder is even possible in some of the heavier downpours. Make sure and pack an umbrella as you head out the door.

The Weather Prediction Center is forecasting 1 – 2 inches of rain for the area.

WPC 2 Day Rainfall Forecast

WPC 2 Day Rainfall Forecast

We will reside in the warm sector of a stationary front today, allowing temperatures to warm into the mid 60’s! Numerous downpours will also be a result and will lead to the heavy rainfall totals across the area.

NWS Surface Map for Today

NWS Surface Map for Today

The strongest surge of precipitation will arrive later this afternoon into the evening hours. The NAM simulated reflectivity shows a heavy swath of rain covering the entire area. This will persist into the overnight hours.

NAM Simulated Reflectivity at 6pm Tonight

NAM Simulated Reflectivity at 6pm Tonight

 

Saturday:

The heaviest rain will move out of the region by early morning with only a few scattered showers left behind. Still, pack an umbrella when heading out to the local Christmas parades. Temperatures will plummet throughout the day tomorrow! It will most definitely feel chilly by the afternoon.

Sunday: 

We will be back to slightly cooler than normal temperatures across the area Sunday. High temperatures will top out in the low to mid 40’s. However, the sun will make a return for part of the day.

5 Day Outlook:

Today: Periods of rain. High near 64. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight: Periods of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 59. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 9 mph.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

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