Justin Esterly

6 days ago | fox56news.com | Justin Esterly

Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Mother’s Day Weekend is fast approaching, and Mother Nature has big plans to help you celebrate. But a few strong storms are still on the table tonight before a pleasant forecast into the weekend. A severe thunderstorm watch is in place across the southern half of the state through the late evening.

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Justin Esterly

Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Slightly warmer weather has taken over into midweek, but it has also prompted the chance for a few strong to severe storms into Thursday. Cooler temperatures will follow our storm chances before a steady warm-up into Mother’s Day. Wednesday night, lows bottom out in the mid-50s as a mostly cloudy sky and a few spotty showers remain in place.

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Justin Esterly

Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Our steady warm-up peaks the next few days with highs back near average. Unfortunately, that also means more rain chances return to the forecast through midweek. Tuesday night, lows will drop into the upper 40s with a partly to mostly cloudy sky into Wednesday morning. High temperatures will push the low 70s on Wednesday afternoon.

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Justin Esterly

Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The large low-pressure center that has brought this wet, cool weather pattern will finally get out of town tonight. Then, we look to a short warm-up before more rain into midweek. A few spotty showers will continue into tonight before slowly a clear sky takes over for Tuesday. A mix of sun and clouds will lead to warmer temperatures in the upper 60s.

1 week ago | fox56news.com | Justin Esterly

And they’re off! More storms race across the state for Derby Day Saturday to bring a wet, grey and gloomy feel to the biggest racing day of the year. Strong to severe storms are on the ticket for Friday night as before we get into the weekend. A severe t-storm watch is in place until 9 pm for large hail, damaging straight-line winds and torrential rainfall. These storms wrap up into the overnight, but more heavy rain will develop into Saturday.