Kevin Harned

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Chief Meteorologist at WAVE-TV (Louisville, KY)

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WEEKEND WEATHER: Improving weather for the weekend

3 weeks ago | newsandtribune.com | Kevin Harned

Southern Indiana will enjoy a welcome break in the weather following recent severe storms. Saturday is expected to be mostly sunny and pleasant, with no rain in the forecast and afternoon highs reaching the upper 70s. This calm and comfortable weather will offer a good opportunity for outdoor plans after a turbulent end to the workweek. On Sunday, a weak weather system passing to the southwest may bring a slight chance of rain, but most areas should remain dry.
FORECAST: Thunderstorm Chances Return

3 weeks ago | wave3.com | Kevin Harned

ALERT DAYSFRIDAY (5/16) - clusters of strong to severe storms possibleWEATHER HEADLINESNEXT 12: Rain chances increase overnightSHORT TERM: Unsettled weather for much of the week aheadLONG TERM: Keeping an eye on heavy rain potential and a severe risk later in the weekLATEST FORECASTDownload the weather app from the WAVE News Storm Tracking TeamLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Clouds increase this evening with a minor rain chance south of Louisville during the evening.
WEEKEND WEATHER: Fall back this weekend

Oct 31, 2024 | newsandtribune.com | Kevin Harned

Needed rain on Halloween has been replaced with a mainly dry weekend. As fall color reaches its peak, temperatures Saturday will top out in the mid to upper 60s under a partly to mostly sunny sky. Don’t forget to set your clock back Saturday night, early Sunday morning (2 a.m.) as we end Daylight Saving Time. Skies will be mainly clear with lows in the 40s. A warm front approaches Sunday, but with minimal moisture available there’s only a low chance of rain at 30%.
The heat wave marches on

Jun 19, 2024 | wave3.com | Kevin Harned

Air Quality Alert - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - Louisville & Southern Indiana Thursday Hottest air expected Friday & Saturday mid to upper 90s Heat index could top 100° in a few places LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Clouds on the decrease tonight, but temperatures stay warm with overnight lows in the 70s. We're faced with an Air Quality Alert for Thursday in Metro Louisville and southern Indiana. Typically air quality worsens during the late afternoon and early evening hours.
WEEKEND WEATHER: Warmer, minor rain chances for Easter

Mar 28, 2024 | newsandtribune.com | Kevin Harned

Mild temperatures will take the headlines for the Easter Weekend!If you’re planning that Easter Egg hunt this weekend, you can expect highs in the low to mid-70s for Saturday and Sunday. Those are some chocolate-melting temperatures. The weekend also comes with scattered storm chances, but I wouldn’t cancel my plans. A mix of sun and clouds can be expected with only minor rain chances Saturday.
Frigid air, snow chances remain to start week

Jan 14, 2024 | wave3.com | Kevin Harned

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Snow showers and flurries exit the region this morning, leaving behind partly cloudy skies. Clouds increase throughout the afternoon as highs max out in the teens. Expect wind chills to remain near zero for most of the day. Clouds hold on tonight as temperatures fall into the single digits. Rounds of snow showers move into the region tonight into early tomorrow morning. Slick driving conditions are possible; use caution, especially on untreated roads.
Bitterly Cold Air & Dangerous Wind Chills

Jan 13, 2024 | wave3.com | Kevin Harned

WIND CHILL ADVISORY UNTIL 11AM SUNDAY Periods of light snow possible Prepare for bitterly cold air & slick driving conditions LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Arctic front on the move will bring bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills to the region overnight. Wind chill values -7° to -15° possible. A WIND CHILL ADVISORY is in place. Minor snow accumulations may cause slick driving conditions. Snows showers will end during the morning hours with the cold/wind the main issue.
Prepare For Strong Winds Friday

Jan 11, 2024 | wave3.com | Kevin Harned

50 to 60 MPH wind gusts possible Friday afternoon Isolated slick spots Saturday morning Arctic plunge next week with snow potential LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Clouds increase overnight with a few showers developing to our west. Winds from the southeast will keep temperatures above freezing in the city. WIND ALERTS are in place for Friday. Gusts could range from 50 to 60 MPH during the afternoon hours on Friday. Expect rounds of showers and thunderstorms with highs in the 50s.
Waiting For The Next Alert Day On Friday

Jan 10, 2024 | wave3.com | Kevin Harned

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Skies will be clear at times overnight with periods of clouds rolling through. Temperatures are expected to hold in the 30s thanks to southerly winds. Another breezy day, but the real wind-maker rolls in Friday. With a mix of sun and clouds temperatures will be warmer with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Clouds will increase with rain chances going up late Thursday night. Temperatures in the 30s. Rain moves in with very strong wind gusts Friday.
Strong Storms Possible Saturday Afternoon

Dec 8, 2023 | wave3.com | Kevin Harned

Shower and some thunder possible overnight ALERT DAY: Saturday's storms could be strong across Kentucky Colder and quieter early next week LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Scattered showers move in overnight as our weekend system begins to affect our area. Some isolated thunder is possible with this activity. Lows will be in the 50s as the clouds and moisture insulate us from dropping much overnight. We've declared Saturday as an Alert Day with so many people out and about.