David Wolter

Bowling Green

Chief Meteorologist at WBKO-TV (Bowling Green, KY)

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St. Jude giving families more time

1 week ago | wbko.com | Katy Beth Boyers |David Wolter

MEMPHIS, Tn. (WBKO) - Andrew and his family were living in Kansas when they arrived at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in April 2012. His brother, Brady, had been diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. “St. Jude really helped my family out when our family was really under a lot of stress with finding out Bady had cancer,” said Andrew. Brady and his family were at St. Jude for a few months for treatment. “I mean you would’ve never thought he had cancer,” Andrew said.
ALERT DAY: Severe weather possible into the evening

1 week ago | wbko.com | David Wolter

Storms will continue to develop into the evening. Strong winds and heavy rain will be the main threat. The forecast dries out and heats up this weekend. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Scattered showers and storms will become more widespread during the late afternoon and into the evening. Storms will initially begin as clusters before merging together into a messy line of storms. Strong damaging winds and flooding are the main threat, but an isolated spin-up tornado is possible.
ALERT DAY: Severe weather into the early evening

1 month ago | wbko.com | David Wolter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Another round of severe weather expected late this afternoon and into the early evening. Main timeframe is 4 pm until about 9 pm. The main threats with these storms will be damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail, and an isolated tornado. COOLING DOWN: The weather settles down in a big way on Wednesday with more sunshine and highs in the mid 70s. A dry and unseasonably cool forecast is expected through Saturday.
SEVERE WEATHER: Expected tonight

1 month ago | wbko.com | David Wolter

Storms tonight could contain hail, powerful winds and isolated tornadoesThe weather really settles down after 11 PMThe weekend is looking fairly dry overall. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Storms are expected this evening with all modes of severe weather possible. This includes wind gusts over 70 mph, large hail and tornadoes. The main window for storms will be between 6 PM and midnight. Make sure to have a plan in place in case any warnings are issued.
Family shares experience at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

1 month ago | wbko.com | David Wolter

MEMPHIS, Tn. (WBKO) - Kacie Mellen has been shining a light on the mission of St. Jude ever since her daughter Oliva was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia several years ago. “It is the most amazing place that you wish never had to exist because if it did not exist, then we would not have childhood cancer.” The top-level care patients receive is fully funded by donations. Patients and their families never receive a bill.
Significant flooding into the weekend

2 months ago | wbko.com | David Wolter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Isolated showers and storms will continue into the early evening. Gusty winds, heavy rainfall and isolated small hail possible. As the night moves on, a line of storms will move in from the west. There is a risk of strong winds and a spin-up tornado after midnight. Storms are likely to weaken as they get close to I-65. SATURDAY: We can expect areas of heavy showers into Saturday morning. The rain becomes more widespread during the afternoon and into the evening.
FLOODING THREAT: Next few days

2 months ago | wbko.com | David Wolter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - More locally heavy rain is expected during the night. Additional flooding likely. There could also be a few stronger storms during part of the evening, mainly for counties east and south of Bowling Green. Looking ahead to Friday, we start off with some areas of heavy rainfall, but as the front lifts north, that is going to provide a little break from the rain for part of the day. Scattered showers and storms could then produce some heavy rainfall later in the afternoon.
Falling humidity and temperatures

Aug 8, 2024 | wbko.com | David Wolter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Tonight is going to be mostly clear and very nice with lows settling to around 70. Humidity levels will be dropping Friday and staying low over the weekend. THIS WEEKEND: Highs on Saturday and Sunday will only be in the lower and middle 80s with lows around 60. Perfect weather to spend some time outside, just don’t forget the sunscreen. We will also have good viewing conditions for the Perseid meteor shower which peaks this weekend and early next week.
More storms possible tonight

Jul 30, 2024 | wbko.com | David Wolter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - After the last round of storms swept through the area earlier this afternoon, another round is expected later tonight. Thunderstorms will move through the region this evening into the early morning hours tomorrow with a slight risk for severe weather. Potential risks with these storms include gusty winds, heavy rainfall that could cause flooding, and some small hail. Make sure to stay up to date on the latest watches and to have multiple ways to receive warnings.
Some severe weather possible tonight

Jul 29, 2024 | wbko.com | David Wolter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Thunderstorms are expected to move in after midnight with a slight risk for severe weather. Possible threats for tonight’s storms include gusty winds and heavy rainfall that could lead to some flooding. There is a very low risk for brief spin up tornados and isolated hail. Make sure to remain weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings tonight. Hot and muggy conditions return tomorrow with highs in the mid 90s.