WKU Meteorology

While stubborn overcast conditions remain over the area this afternoon and evening, the skies should clear out tonight for a generally nice Thursday afternoon ahead of more rain and thunderstorms tomorrow night.  Continue reading →

After a nice Monday that saw temperatures climb into the upper-60s, rain showers will enter the area on Tuesday evening. Continue reading →

–  Two pattern changes next week. The first will be the establishment of a ridge over the east due a monster west coast trough from Monday until the end of the week the second change will be when a sharp cold front brings a less amplified version of this trough east when that happens will be a BIG factor in the Halloween weather forecast. Continue reading →

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 →

1. There some issues with comments getting through please try again if you have trouble getting through or e-mail Dr.Goodrich (gregory.goodrich@wku.edu). However he will be unavailable for the next two weeks.

2. Congratulations to Dr.Goodrich and his family as they will now have the honor of raising two meteorologists into the world that were born on Monday.

3. we have come one complete circle in the author loop now so it’s back to the start.

4. on to the weather now Continue reading →

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 →

It looks as if the rest of Wednesday will stay dry, but you can expect it to remain mostly cloudy for the rest of today with highs lucky to reach the mid 50’s. Rain will resume late Wednesday night into Thursday morning but should taper off during the afternoon hours, with the rest of the day remaining mostly cloudy. Continue reading →

It looks like today and the majority of Tuesday will stay dry. Chances of rain will increase late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday evening with chances of rain remaining with us the rest of the week. Continue reading →

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.

Cold front passed early this morning with a high pressure center swinging in right behind it. Today has been a beautiful day and tomorrow should begin in the same fashion.  Highs look to hit in the mid-70’s for our Thursday with minimal chances of precipitation from an approaching warm front. Continue reading →