Alan Auglis

Louisville

National Meteorologist at Spectrum News

AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist for Spectrum News 1 covering KY weather @millersvilleu grad. Marylander 🦀 Insta: alanauglisontv

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Total lunar eclipse will occur Thursday night for the U.S.

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

A total lunar eclipse will occur for all of North America Thursday night. What You Need To KnowA total lunar eclipse will take place Thursday night into Friday morningAll of North America will have the chance to see itThe last total lunar eclipse on Earth was in 2022A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth orbits between the sun and the moon. As a result, the Earth casts its shadow onto the full moon.
A snowy winter for some while others are searching for snow

2 months ago | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

There is no doubt about it, this winter has been cold at times. With that, has come quite a bit of snow for parts of the country that normally don't see it. What You Need To KnowSome parts of the country are well above average with snowfallThe south has seen much more snow than normalParts of the Northeast and Midwest are below averageThe Gulf Coast has been the most recent place with accumulating snow. Although not unheard of, it is rare to see this type of event in any year.
Weekend forecast: Hot as fall begins

Sep 17, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

Fall begins Sunday morning, but the weekend won't feel like fall at all. What You Need To KnowTemperatures will run about 10 degrees above averageSome clouds will be with us from time to timeA stray passing shower is possible SaturdayInstead of finding that perfect pumpkin, you might want to find a pool that is open this weekend. Expect temperatures that will be more reminiscent of August, rather than mid September. Highs will end up in the low-90s on Saturday.
The remnants of Beryl bring the risk of severe storms

Jul 9, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

The remnants of Beryl will affect the state today and tonight, with scattered showers and severe thunderstorms. What You Need To KnowLocally heavy rainfall is expectedSome thunderstorms may be severeThere is a tornado risk, especially along the Ohio RiverBeryl will pass by to our northwest through tonight. As a result, we are on the right front quadrant of the system. That means severe thunderstorms are possible. With the inherent spin of Beryl, a few brief tornadoes are expected.
Looking at snowfall in Kentucky so far this season

Feb 14, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

The numbers don't lie. Snowfall in Kentucky has been lacking this winter. What You Need To Know Snow for the season remains below average Each day in February was warmer than normalSnow is in the forecast late FridayNow that we are halfway through winter, I wanted to take a look at where we stand in terms of snowfall. As a snow lover, I wish I had better news to share, but so far this season, snow has been hard to come by. Snow totals vs.
Kentucky has seen snow lately, but we're still in a deficit

Jan 17, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

After a very mild start to winter, the snow and cold have finally arrived. Even with the recent snow, there is still a snow “drought.”What You Need To KnowJanuary started out mild with a lack of snowTemperatures tumbled on the 13thRecent snowfall hasn’t been enough to get us to normalThe snow that fell Sunday night into Monday helped with the lack of snowfall in December and early January. Here is a breakdown of some of the snowfall numbers across the state.
More light snow arrives this afternoon into tonight

Jan 14, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

After a round of light snow last night, more light snow will be likely today for central and southeast Kentucky. What You Need To KnowThere will be a sharp cutoff of snow from north to southThe highest totals will be in southeast KentuckyTemperatures will top out in the upper 10s to low 20sRoad conditions will be dangerousAfter the first round of snow last night, more is to come through this afternoon into tonight adding to the snow totals and dangerous road conditions.
Recapping the Dec. 9 tornadoes

Dec 13, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

Severe storms rolled through Kentucky this past Saturday, spawning a couple of tornadoes in south central Kentucky. What You Need To KnowThe strongest tornado was rated an EF2 Tornadoes damaged homes, barns, trees and power linesThere were no fatalities in KentuckyA long-track tornado formed in Tennessee on Dec. 9, and crossed into Kentucky for 31.43 miles. The storm was rated an EF3 in Tennessee, but rated an EF2 in Todd and Logan County with top wind speeds of 125 mph.
Increased fire danger in Kentucky as the drought lingers

Nov 15, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

There have been very few rain events the last three months. That has led to an increased threat for wildfires. What You Need To KnowWildfires are burning in southeast KentuckyThe rain departure since September ranges from 3 to 5 inchesSeveral Kentucky counties are under burn bansSpring and fall are fire season in KentuckyBetween the limited rain over the last couple of months and freshly fallen leaves, fires can spread quickly if a spark ignites.
The warm days are numbered with some colder tricks on Halloween

Oct 25, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Alan Auglis

Temperatures have been well above average this week, but Mother Nature has some tricks up her sleeves for Halloween. What You Need To KnowTemperatures are 10 to 15 degrees above average this weekIt's still warm this weekend with showersA cold front brings colder changes next weekWith a ridge over the eastern half of the country, we have been spoiled with temperatures warming into the 70s in Kentucky this week. Below are our average highs for late October.