Jim Caldwell

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s starting to feel like severe weather has a standing Friday appointment here in Kentucky, and once again, we’re dealing with that threat today. A cold front is pushing in and then stalling out, which keeps the chance for strong to severe storms going right into the first part of the weekend. As that front lingers, a few waves of low pressure ride along it, sparking rounds of showers and storms.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We’ve got a front working its way in from the west today, and it’s already sparking off a few thunderstorms across parts of the region. As this boundary slows down, a couple of waves of low pressure ride along it, leading to an uptick in showers and storms. Some of those could be on the strong or even severe side. Temperatures climb into the 80s this afternoon under a mix of sun and clouds, and humidity is creeping up just enough to make things feel more summery.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Summer heat is back in full swing across the Bluegrass, and after the cooler stretches we’ve had lately, most folks are likely welcoming this warm-up with open arms. It feels like true summertime out there again—but as is often the case this time of year, that heat comes with a price. A more active and stormy pattern is just around the corner, and it could stick with us for quite a while.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The hottest air of the summer so far is pushing into the Commonwealth today and will stick around for the next few days. But don’t get too comfortable—this warm-up is setting the stage for a stormier pattern by the end of the week. Highs today will climb into the 80s statewide, with western Kentucky possibly flirting with the 90-degree mark.

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As a blanket of smoke lingers in the sky, signaling the return of hazy conditions, summer-like warmth is beginning to settle in across the region. This surge of warm air marks the hottest stretch of the year so far and will play a major role in setting off an increasingly active weather pattern. By the end of this week, we’ll transition into a stormy setup that shows no signs of letting up into next week.