Tom Ackerman

Lexington

Meteorologist at WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)

LEX 18 AM/Noon Prognosticator. CBM #260. Dad, Navy Vet, Hiker, Gardener, Shutter Bug & minder of my own beeswax.

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Wet and Cool Tuesday

1 week ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

After a very nice Memorial Day weekend, widespread rain sets in Tuesday and lingers midweek. Expect showers and t-storms Tuesday with a chance for locally heavy rain. Coverage will max out in the morning and become more scattered later in the day. As low pressure tracks northeast we'll see scattered showers and a few t-showers continuing overnight into Wednesday. Rainfall amounts will range from 0.5" to 1" in the Bluegrass with 1" to 2"+ southeast.
A Very Cool Memorial Day Weekend Inbound

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

We have an unseasonably cool Memorial Day weekend in the works with well below normal highs in the 60s all the way through to next Tuesday. Also watch for chilly overnight lows in the 40s to low 50s. The good news- we're starting it off mostly to partly sunny and dry Friday and Saturday. Unfortunately, the rain chance ramps up late in the weekend with showers developing Sunday afternoon/evening and more rain on the way Memorial Day.
Breezy and Cool with a Few Showers Thursday

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Low pressure still stalled and spinning over the Great Lakes will keep a strong and very cool west/northwest breeze flowing late in the week. Expect well below normal highs in the low to mid 60s Thursday. We'll also see just enough moisture to keep it partly to mostly cloudy with a few showers around, especially from the Bluegrass into northeastern counties closer to the low.
A Few Showers Linger Midweek

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

We're much calmer midweek as active weather dies down but doesn't completely fade away. Low pressure spinning over the Great Lakes will keep it breezy and unsettled Wednesday with mostly to partly cloudy skies and a few lingering showers, mainly in the morning and north/northeast. Highs will top out around 70°. Another cold front drops in Thursday, sparking scattered showers, isolated t-showers and pulling in much cooler air.
Rounds of Severe Storms Inbound Tuesday

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Stay weather aware Tuesday, we're in for multiple rounds of strong to severe storms. The first wave will impact the area late Tuesday morning into the afternoon with a brief late afternoon lull and another round Tuesday evening. All modes of severe weather are in play, damaging wind, hail, tornadoes and heavy rain. Make sure you know your safe space to ride out the storms, have your phone charged and download the free Stormtracker weather app or have a NOAA weather radio on hand.
More Active Weather Inbound

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

We're starting off the work week with a rising chance for active weather. Expect partly sunny skies Monday with near normal highs in the mid to upper 70s. A few showers and isolated storms will fire in the afternoon, mainly west/southwest closer to a warm front that will lift north Tuesday. There is a low chance for a few strong to severe storms west near I-65 Monday but a more significant threat builds Tuesday.
Showers and T-Showers Die Down Midweek

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Sunshine breaks through that persistent cloud cover Wednesday with just a few lingering showers and t-showers as low pressure finally departs. Expect highs in the upper 70s. A warm front will provide a brief taste of summer with higher humidity and highs soaring into the mid 80s Thursday, a good day for an early season dip in the neighborhood pool if it's open! Unfortunately, this will also leave the Commonwealth stuck in an unstable airmass.
More Scattered Showers and T-Showers Tuesday

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Low pressure slowly spinning to our southwest will spur another unsettled day with mainly afternoon and evening scattered showers and t-showers. Tuesday's highs will top out in the mid 70s with plenty of cloud cover hanging around. The low finally pulls east midweek, we'll see more sunshine breaking through the clouds Wednesday with highs in the upper 70s. A few showers and storms are still possible later in the day. Above normal warmth follows with highs edging into the 80s Thursday and Friday.
Scattered Showers and T-Showers Return

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Posted We're starting off the new work week with active weather. A slow-moving trough swinging across the Commonwealth will spark scattered showers and t-showers Monday and Tuesday with a few lingering midweek. Highs will stay in in the low to mid 70s. Severe storms aren't expected but watch for gusty wind and locally heavy rain. We'll take a brief break Thursday with partly sunny skies and highs edging into the 80s but may see more showers and storms into the weekend.
A Spectacular Mother's Day Weekend

4 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Posted Your Mother's Day weekend weather is making up for that soggy and unsettled Derby weekend we just experienced. High pressure dominates with plenty of sunshine and a warming trend through Sunday. Expect highs to climb from the mid to upper 60s Friday to around 70° Saturday. Mother's Day highs will soar into the mid to upper 70s as the wind becomes more southerly. Enjoy it while you can, showers and storms will fire up again early next week.