First Alert: Tracking an Active Weather Weekend Ahead
The weekend forecast for Kentucky promises a dramatic shift in conditions, beginning with thunderstorms and possibly ending with snow. Today remains calm and bright, but changes are rapidly approaching.
Thursday: Calm and Sunny
Morning temperatures start off on the chilly side, but as winds settle and sunshine increases, highs are expected to reach the upper 50s and low 60s. The day will stay quiet with little to no active weather.
Friday: Storms on the Way
A cold front moving into the Ohio Valley will trigger the next weather system by Friday evening. Showers and thunderstorms are projected to form near the Ohio River around midday and push southeastward through central and eastern Kentucky later in the day.
“Some of these storms could become strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts, lightning, and brief heavy rain being the main concerns.”
The Storm Prediction Center categorizes most of Kentucky under a Marginal (Level 1) to Slight (Level 2) Risk for severe weather on Friday.
Friday Night to Saturday: Cooling and Rain
Rain will intensify across eastern Kentucky overnight as the front moves through, bringing soaking conditions before clearing out. After the system passes, temperatures are expected to dip, signaling a cooler Saturday ahead.
Author’s Summary
This weekend in Kentucky brings a sharp weather turnaround, starting with springlike storms and ending with a chill that hints at winter’s return.