Jim Caldwell

Lexington

Meteorologist at WKYT-TV (Lexington, KY)

I've been doing TV weather since I was a kid. I still haven't grown up. AM/Noon Meteorologist @WKYT & former @WYMT Chief Meteorologist Snapchat: jcaldwellwx

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Jim Caldwell's Forecast | Chilly showers spin across Kentucky

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A persistent upper-level low pressure system is lingering directly over the Bluegrass region, refusing to budge. This setup guarantees a rather unpleasant beginning to the first full week of May, which is starting out remarkably cool, with temperatures continuing to lag significantly behind seasonal averages. Today, highs will struggle to reach the low to mid-50s across much of the area.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Severe storms roll through again today

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Get ready for the big weekend, as it begins under the shadow of potential strong to severe thunderstorms. This stormy outlook isn’t just for today; it’s expected to stick around through Derby Day, accompanied by a growing chance for significant amounts of rain. This Friday will bring a mix of sunshine and clouds, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s and low 80s.
Jim Caldwell's Forecast | Severe storm chances remain active

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - May is here, and it’s starting off with a bang - or rather, a stormy boom. Another day, another round of intense thunderstorms targeting our area. Just as we’re gearing up for Kentucky Derby festivities, the weather forecast takes a turn for the worse, with showers, storms, and crisp winds moving in. Today’s forecast features a mix of sunshine and clouds, with temperatures soaring to the high 70s and mid-80s.
Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Strong to severe thunderstorms possible through Thursday

2 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will blow in today but a better chance is around for Thursday. Today (Wednesday):Conditions: Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds throughout the day. It will feel warm and somewhat humid, with high temperatures reaching the upper 70s to perhaps the low 80s in many spots across Kentucky.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Severe thunderstorms possible this evening

2 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Get ready for some active weather today, Tuesday, April 29th. Strong, potentially severe thunderstorms are likely to develop across the state this afternoon and evening. This kicks off an unsettled pattern that’s expected to bring stormy conditions through the end of the week. Many are already looking ahead and asking if we’ll see drier weather by Kentucky Derby Saturday. While we’re all hoping for sunshine, the forecast indicates it will be a close call.
Jim Caldwell's Forecast | Storm chances push early summer feel out of town

3 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Just to set the stage, this past Easter weekend (April 19th-20th) brought exceptionally warm temperatures to Central Kentucky, likely ranking among the warmest Easter periods observed in the region’s history, with highs potentially reaching well into the 80s. Today (Monday, April 21st): Frontal Passage and Cooler AirOverview: The warm spell ends abruptly today as a cold front pushes eastward across Kentucky.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Another round of strong to severe storms is possible for later today

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Severe thunderstorms will likely approach the area again this evening. Right Now and Through the Morning (Monday):You’re currently ahead of the approaching cold front. This means winds are likely picking up from the south or southwest. These southerly winds are pulling warmer and more humid air into the region. You’ll notice temperatures climbing significantly through the morning and midday, likely reaching well into the 70s this afternoon.
Jim Caldwell's Forecast | A briefly wet pattern is here again

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Get ready for another cold front today, bringing possible thunderstorms, some potentially loud and briefly severe. Cooler air follows for the end of the week and weekend. Morning showers east will give way to sun and clouds, with highs potentially hitting 70 in spots. This afternoon and evening, expect another wave of storms moving west to east.
Jim Caldwell’s Forecast | Rain is about to return to the region

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Cool conditions are prevailing across the state again today, and this pattern of below-average temperatures looks likely to persist. We’re seeing a trend towards cooler and, more significantly, drier weather than usual. Today’s temperatures will climb into the 50s with a mix of sunshine and clouds. Further west and south, highs could reach the low 60s as cloud cover builds ahead of another cold front set to arrive on Thursday.
Jim Caldwell's Forecast | An April chill keeps showing up

1 month ago | wkyt.com | Jim Caldwell

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Wow, it’s a downright cold start to our Tuesday, isn’t it? Stepping outside feels more like January than April, with temperatures way down in the 20s and those wind chills making it feel like the teens! Seriously, someone check the calendar, because this doesn’t feel much like spring yet! Looking ahead, it seems this cooler-than-average trend for our spring is going to stick around for a bit.