WKU Meteorology

Good morning, folks, and happy Monday!

Today’s Forecast

For today, expect warm and partly cloudy conditions with highs in the low 80s. Overall a pretty nice May day. We will be tracking rain that will move in tonight into tomorrow however, with rain chances starting around midnight. A few rumbles of thunder and gustier winds cannot be ruled out. Lows will be in the mid 60s.

What to Watch For

Tomorrow will bring the potential for severe weather into the late afternoon and evening time frame. Currently the SPC has outlined the region in a marginal to slight risk for severe weather, which is a lower end threat, but a threat nonetheless. Gutsy winds and small hail are possible along with heavy rain, so use caution when traveling and stay tuned to local forecasts tomorrow. For the rest of the week, Wednesday looks dry, followed by rain chances again for your Thursday and Friday. Could be a wet and warm week!

Weather Fact!

With the Kentucky Derby happening this weekend, let’s take a look at some historical weather extremes for the event day, courtesy of NWS Louisville:

Coldest temperature: 36° May 4, 1940 and May 4, 1957

Warmest temperature: 94° May 2, 1959

Wettest: 3.15″ of rain May 5, 2018

Frozen precipitation: On May 6, 1989 sleet was observed from 1:01pm to 1:05pm

Have a great week everyone 🙂

As we look ahead to the last weekend of April it looks to be a great weekend! Saturday we can expect a high on Saturday around 82 degrees with sunny skies to start the day with cloudy skies to end it. Also starting in the late Saturday afternoon we can expect scattered storms to approach from the west and continue through Saturday night. The possibility of severe storms will be present depending on if the storms can maintain their strength. Damaging winds and a slight chance of a tornado is the main concern but nothing like December 1oth. On Sunday we can expect sunny skies with a high of around 80 and a chance of a shower. So go on outside and enjoy the weather! Also, this is your one-week reminder of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th.

Enjoy,

Bret G

Good afternoon, everyone! Today was the last class of the semester for many, so I would like to wish you all luck on the upcoming finals!

Today, the forecast will be in favor of those of you that are fond of studying outdoors. As high pressure lingers in our region of the country, the forecast will call for nothing but sunshine. Conditions will be comfortable, with low humidity, and temperatures in the mid 7o’s. It’s that time of the year again, though, where you must be cautious of the amount of sunlight you expose yourself to. The UV index is predicted to reach around 7, so try and wear protective gear, such as wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses, if possible. Tonight, we will cool back off into the mid 50’s and we won’t see any isolated showers until the overnight hours.

That’s all for today! Have a great weekend! Study hard!

Good morning!

its beginning to look a lot like summer. But the real question is, will the warm temperatures be here to stay? The answer to that question is it looks like a real possibility. Over the next several days temperatures will climb into the mid 70’s and remain that way for the next week or so. Mornings will still be chilly but it will rapidly begin to warm up once the sun rises everyday. The Climate Prediction Center has Bowling Green under a 40-50% chance for above normal temperatures on the 6-10 day outlook so in all in all it looks like the warm weather is here to stay! There will be plenty of opportunities to get outside and get some of that fresh air as well. The good news for all you winter lovers is that Christmas is now only 242 days away!

Have a nice day!

Good evening, everyone! Finals is right around the corner, can you believe it? We sure can’t!

For tomorrow, the National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for our area that will remain in effect from 3am to 8am. Thus, if you are an early riser, be prepared to layer up to brace for those mid-30 temperatures. Tonight, be sure to cover up any outdoor vegetation to prevent from frost damage. Fortunately, temperatures are to heat up to the 70 degree mark by the afternoon, so the cold is rather short-lived. Enjoy the sunshine while you can!

Have a great rest of the night! Signing off!

Good morning, folks, and happy Monday!

Today’s Forecast

For today, rain showers will persist through the morning, tapering off through the afternoon. Isolated showers possible this evening as well, otherwise cloudy and mild. High temperatures will be in the lower 70s. Not a bad day overall, as the rain will not be very heavy, and thunderstorm chances are low.

What to Watch For

Overall this week looks fairly calm with mild temperatures. High temperatures on Tuesday look to be in the lower 60s, with mid 70s by the end of the week on Friday. Additionally, after today, no rain chances in the forecast until Friday. Enjoy the nice week! Perhaps this week would be a good week to get out in the yard if you have some spare time!

Weather Fact!

This past Saturday, the “Thunder Over Louisville” event- part of the Kentucky Derby Festival- took place. The high temperature on this day reached a toasty 87 degrees Fahrenheit, setting a new record high temperature for the event. According to WDRB in Louisville, the previous high temperature in the event’s history was 82 degrees in 2004. This is quite a significant margin for a high temperature record!

Have a great week everyone 🙂

Happy Earth Day everyone! Today is a great day to get out and enjoy the 80-degree weather! Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970, and is celebrated on April 22nd every year. This weekend is looking like a perfect weekend as both Saturday and Sunday will have highs in the lower 80s. Saturday we will have winds out of the south with gusts up to 25mph. The lows for both nights will be right around 65 and Sunday night will have a slight chance of rain. Today is the perfect weather to celebrate this wonderful rock we call home, so go on and get out there and enjoy the weather!

Good afternoon,

looks like we have a really nice weekend coming up, following a couple spots of rain tonight and tomorrow, rain should hold off throughout most of the weekend. Highs will reach the 80 degree threshold and skies will me partly cloudy from Friday to Sunday. This is almost perfect weather to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Be sure to drink a lot of water as temperatures will reach the highest they have reached all year. Have a good evening and stay safe!

Good afternoon to you! How as your Easter weekend? We hope you had plans to spend time with your loved ones!

Today, there will be an abundance of high pressure over our region of the country, promoting a quiet forecast filled with sunny skies. In the late afternoon hours, temperatures will peak around the 60 degree mark and winds will remain calm. If you can, get outdoors and soak up some sunshine! Later on, as the sun sets, temperatures will cool back off in the upper 30’s. Although temperatures were below freezing this morning, this is not to happen for tomorrow morning.

Have a great week, everyone!

Good morning, folks, and happy Monday!

Today’s Forecast

After some overnight rain last night, today will be drier with peaks of sun in the afternoon. You can expect temperatures to top out in the mid 50s. For tonight, skies clear and temperatures drop into the mid-to-low 30s. This presents a potential for patchy frost for your Tuesday morning. Cover all sensitive vegetation, and bundle up heading out the door tomorrow!

What to Watch For

As the week progresses, temperatures will climb into the 60s, 70s, and even some 80s by this Friday. Before that, there is a chance for rain and thunderstorms Wednesday night into Thursday. No risk for severe storms at this time, but certainly keep an eye out for travel impacts and timing.

Weather Fact!

The state of Kentucky is having an above-average year for tornadoes. According to the NWS SPC, Kentucky averages about 10 tornadoes January-April. So far in 2022, Kentucky has seen over 20 preliminary or confirmed tornadoes. This is a devastating amount, considering this does not even take into account the December 10th 2021 outbreak. Definitely a trend we are hoping to not continue.

Have a great week everyone 🙂