Chris Havely

Louisville

Meteorologist at Spectrum News

Meteorologist at Spectrum News 1. AMS Certified. Ball State Grad.

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Arctic air will bring even colder conditions mid to late week

Jan 7, 2025 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

KENTUCKY — It has certainly been cold behind our latest winter storm, but it's about to get even colder as we move into Wednesday night and Thursday.”What You Need To Know Another shot of arctic air will slide into the Ohio Valley on Wednesday Skies will partially clear Wednesday night Temperatures will drop to either side of 0 degrees for manyA mid-level system is going to work down through the Ohio Valley on Wednesday, reinforcing some clouds and a few flurries as it passes through.
Frigid cold blast arriving this weekend and next week

Nov 26, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

KENTUCKY — The coldest air of the season thus far is about to pour into the Ohio Valley. What You Need To KnowMultiple rounds of cold air will dive in from the northTemperatures will run 10 to 20 degrees below normalWind chills could drop into the teens if not colder Our next round of rain will arrive with a storm system late Wednesday, and perhaps into early Thanksgiving morning. That same system will change the weather pattern into a much, much colder one.
Tracking wintry weather later this week

Nov 18, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

After a very mild start to this week, we will receive a taste of winter as temperatures drop. What You Need To KnowHighs will only be in the 30s and 40s by Thursday and FridayMix of rain and snow is possible Winds will be gusty, adding more chill to the airA large area of low pressure is forecast to dive southeast across the Ohio Valley later this week, bringing down from Canada some of the chilliest air we’ve had so far this season. Highs on Thursday and Friday will only be in the 30s and 40s.
February warmth will carry over into March

Feb 29, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

February 2024 will wrap up as being a top 10 or even top five warmest February months on record for many of the climate reporting sites across the region. That theme looks to continue into early March, but perhaps not for the entire month.
Severe weather threat increases overnight

Feb 27, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

A strong storm system moving into the Ohio Valley will bring widespread thunderstorms to the region. Some of these storms could produce very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes.
February kicks off with a stretch of nicer weather

Feb 1, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

After a seasonably chilly last few days of January, above normal temperatures return for the first half of February. What You Need To KnowAbove average temperatures arrive for the start of FebruarySunnier days are ahead as wellEven milder air is possible next weekAlthough it has been a fairly chilly stint going back to last weekend, we can’t complain after the blast of arctic air we endured in the middle of the month.
Snow and ice could affect travel Thursday and Friday

Jan 17, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

Two separate storm systems will bring a one-two punch to the region on Thursday and Friday, bringing a wintry mix of precipitation to the Ohio Valley. What You Need To KnowWintry mix develops Thursday afternoon Snow is likely Thursday nightSlippery travel is expectedA Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect from midday Thursday through Friday. Beginning early in the afternoon on Thursday, a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow will move into portions of southwest and south central Kentucky.
Active weather pattern kicks off this weekend

Jan 3, 2024 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

It has been a quiet work week up to this point, and it will stay that way through Friday as well. However, beginning as early as Friday night, our tranquil conditions will take a leave of absence for the following seven days.
Mild pattern looks to stretch into December

Nov 28, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

We’re enduring a pretty decent cold snap early this week as temperatures run 15 to 20 degrees below normal. However, the month of November, up to this point, has been mild overall. Looking ahead, the pattern may not change much as we head into the first half of December.
October provided no relief from ongoing drought

Nov 1, 2023 | spectrumnews1.com | Chris Havely

Much of Kentucky is still experiencing drought, which began at the end of summer. Looking back at the month of October, although we saw some rain, most areas continued to fall behind. What You Need To KnowOctober was drier than normal and strengthened the droughtTemperatures were above averageA slightly wetter pattern could come next weekThe last full weekend in October brought widespread rain to the Commonwealth, and especially to areas near and along the Ohio River.