T.G. Shuck

Lexington

Chief Meteorologist at WTVQ-TV (Lexington, KY)

@ABC36News Chief Meteorologist in Lexington, Kentucky. Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM #66) from the AMS and multiple Emmy Award winner

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Summer warmth continues into the mid-week

4 days ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

More dry weather is on the way Wednesday so enjoy it while it lasts It was another picture-perfect early June day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday. Sunshine dominated the skies once again with afternoon highs climbing well into the mid-80s, making it feel more like mid-summer than the start of meteorological summer. In fact it was our warmest day so far here in 2025.
Mainly dry conditions expected to close out May

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

A shower or two is possible in spots on Saturday Friday began on an active and dangerous note across Central and Eastern Kentucky as a developing area of low pressure brought widespread rain and storms during the morning commute. As forecast, the environment supported a low-end severe weather threat—one that sadly materialized in the form of a brief tornado in eastern Washington County.
More showers and storms on the way to end the week

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Some heavy rain is possible during the Friday morning commute After a string of soggy and stormy days, Thursday brought a welcome change of pace across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Positioned between storm systems to our east and west, the region enjoyed a mostly dry and pleasant day. Sunshine broke through the clouds at times after some early morning fog, allowing afternoon temperatures to climb into the mid-70s.
Unsettled weather pattern stays put into the late week

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Much of Thursday looks dry before the showers return Wednesday brought yet another day of overcast skies and spotty rain showers across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While it wasn’t quite as soggy as Tuesday, some areas still picked up moderate downpours and even heard a few rumbles of thunder.
Dodging a few showers to close out May

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Our weather will remain a bit unsettled in the coming days Tuesday picked up right where the long weekend left off—only this time, sunshine was replaced with umbrellas. A sluggish area of low pressure rolled northeast through the commonwealth, spreading rounds of steady rain across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Most of us saw gray skies and light to moderate rain throughout the day, making for a gloomy return to the workweek.
Rain chances ramp up after a nice Memorial Day

1 week ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Tuesday is looking damp across the commonwealth It was a beautiful Memorial Day across Central and Eastern Kentucky as we took time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Sunshine ruled the day and made for perfect conditions for cookouts, parades, and other outdoor events. The only minor hiccup was a gusty breeze out of the east-northeast, with occasional gusts between 20 and 25 mph.
Mainly dry and pleasant into the holiday weekend

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Low end shower chances should return by Memorial Day We wrapped up the week on a high note across Central and Eastern Kentucky. While it still felt more like early spring than late May, Friday featured plenty of sunshine and calmer conditions—ideal for those beginning their Memorial Day weekend travels. Morning lows dipped into the low to mid-40s, which is unusually chilly for this time of year, but afternoon highs bounced back into the mid and upper 60s.
Quiet weather and pleasantly cool to close out the week

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

It’s been anything but typical May weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky this week. Thursday brought a good deal of sunshine, but the standout story was the continued chill in the air, especially across the northern half of the state where the cloud deck was a little more widespread. Thanks to a stubborn upper-level low spinning to our northeast, a persistent northwest wind kept cooler-than-average temperatures locked in across the region.
Unseasonably cool across the region for the late week

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Afternoon highs should stay in the 60s the next few days After a stormy Tuesday that brought damaging winds and multiple rounds of heavy rain to Central and Eastern Kentucky, things finally calmed down on Wednesday. We traded the thunder and lightning for a quieter, cooler setup as a brisk west wind helped usher in more seasonable—if not chilly—air.
Storms give way to a cooler, unsettled pattern mid to late week

2 weeks ago | wtvq.com | T.G. Shuck

Afternoon highs should remain below average the next several days It was another active day across Central and Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, as strong to severe storms swept through the region once again. A potent low-pressure system and its trailing cold front triggered widespread thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, heavy rain, and even a few isolated tornadoes.