Jim Caldwell

2 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We know it’s been a rough few days, especially for those of you in Pulaski and Laurel Counties. After everything you’ve just experienced, the thought of more storms coming through is the last thing anyone wants to hear—but we want to keep you informed and prepared. Another unsettled weather pattern is setting up over the next few days, bringing more rounds of showers and storms.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Today is shaping up to be a highly active weather day across Kentucky and nearby regions, with multiple rounds of severe storms expected. These storms bring a significant threat of damaging winds and a few strong tornadoes. Here’s how the day may unfold:A round of severe storms may already be impacting parts of the state early this morning. As this initial wave moves out, sunshine will return, increasing instability.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We’re keeping a very close eye on a growing threat for strong to severe thunderstorms rolling through Kentucky in the coming days—and Friday into Friday night is looking especially concerning. Today, we’re getting a full taste of summer. Temperatures are climbing into the mid and upper 80s, and some of our usual hot spots could even hit 90. Throw in dew points in the 70s and gusty southwest winds, and we’ve got a recipe for a very unstable atmosphere.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We’re keeping an eye on a departing low-pressure system while summer-like air begins to surge into the region over the next few days. That warm, juicy air is setting the stage for some strong to potentially severe storms as another system approaches from the west. Today, expect highs in the upper 70s to low 80s with a mix of sun and clouds. As the low moves out, we could see a few showers and storms pop up across central and eastern Kentucky.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s another day with scattered showers and storms, all thanks to a low-pressure system spinning its way through the region. Once that moves out, we’ll be keeping an eye on the potential for some stronger storms later this week. Today’s temps are sitting in the 70s, and while we’re not looking at constant rain, a few showers and storms will pop up here and there. When they do, they could drop some locally heavy rain.