Dillon Gaudet

Lexington

Meteorologist at WTVQ-TV (Lexington, KY)

Meteorologist at ABC 36 in Lexington | 304 ➡️ 859

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Stray shower chance Thursday ahead of a heavier rain threat on Friday

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

Temperatures climb into the mid-70s on Thursday ahead of heavier rain early in the day on Friday LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A few spotty showers may try to sneak in Thursday, especially south of Lexington toward the Lake Cumberland region, but the majority of the day looks dry and mild. Temperatures will rebound into the mid-70s across much of central and eastern Kentucky with a mix of sun and clouds—overall, not a bad late May day.
Rainy start to Tuesday

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

Expect wet conditions throughout the day on Tuesday LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Rain is back in the forecast across central and eastern Kentucky to start the week, and some of it could be heavy at times. The Weather Prediction Center has placed most of the area under a Slight Risk (Level 2 out of 4) for flash flooding, with widespread rain totals of 1–2 inches and localized spots picking up 2–3 inches by the time it’s all said and done.
Mainly dry Memorial Day ahead of a rainy Tuesday forecast

1 week ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

Temperatures will rebound into the low-to-mid 70s on Memorial Day ahead of a rainy Tuesday forecast LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a dry and breezy start to the holiday week across central and eastern Kentucky. Your Memorial Day will feature a good mix of sunshine and clouds, along with seasonably cool temperatures and a noticeable breeze.
Cool temperatures continue on Friday ahead of a few light rain chances for Memorial Day weekend

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

Mostly sunny skies with temperatures only reaching the mid-60s on Friday LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a chilly start this Friday morning with some patchy dense fog in spots, especially across the Bluegrass. You’ll want a jacket early, and honestly, you might keep it handy most of the day. Afternoon temperatures will once again struggle to climb much past the mid-60s—well below average for late May.
Cooler temperature pattern settling in to end the week

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

Afternoon highs will struggle to reach the low-to-mid 60s on Thursday LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The cooler pattern we talked about earlier in the week has officially arrived across central and eastern Kentucky. After a damp and breezy Wednesday, today’s temperatures will feel more like early April than late May.
Tornado Watch issued parts of southern and eastern Kentucky through 8 PM

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of the ABC 36 viewing area until 8 PM on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for eastern Kentucky, including much of the ABC 36 viewing area, effective Tuesday afternoon through 8:00 PM EDT. This latest round of severe weather comes as a line of strong to severe thunderstorms pushes eastward across the region.
Few showers and storms Monday ahead of another severe weather risk on Tuesday

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

Showers and storms possible across south-central Kentucky today ahead of more widespread storms Tuesday LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – While skies will stay mostly cloudy through the day, most of us are enjoying a dry start to the workweek. A few spotty showers and thunderstorms are possible, especially southwest of the Lexington area, but overall rain chances today remain low. Highs this afternoon will top out in the mid-70s, which is seasonably comfortable for mid-May.
Tornado Watch issued for all of the ABC 36 viewing area

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

A Tornado Watch has been issued for all of central and eastern Kentucky until 3 AM tonight LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for all of central and eastern Kentucky until 3:00 AM EDT Saturday. This includes the entire ABC 36 viewing area. The environment across the region is primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail through the overnight hours.
Weather Impact Day: Significant severe weather possible Friday

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We are in for a volatile weather day across central and eastern Kentucky. Friday is an ABC 36 Storm Team Weather IMPACT Day due to the threat for significant severe weather, including the potential for hurricane-force wind gusts, a few strong tornadoes, and large hail. The atmosphere is primed, and multiple waves of storms are expected throughout the day, with the most significant weather likely arriving late this afternoon through the evening.
Significant severe weather threat to end the week

3 weeks ago | wtvq.com | Dillon Gaudet

Heat and humidity arrive Thursday ahead of an ABC 36 Storm Team Weather Impact Day Friday LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Big changes are unfolding across central and eastern Kentucky as we transition into an active and potentially dangerous weather pattern to end the week. Summer-like heat and humidity are firmly in place today, but all eyes are on a developing storm system that could bring a significant severe weather outbreak to much of the region by Friday.