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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Scattered Severe Storms Thursday

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Stay weather aware Thursday, scattered strong to severe storms will fire into the afternoon and evening with damaging wind, hail and heavy rain possible. Skies will range from partly to mostly cloudy with highs around 80° thanks to a strong (gusty at times) southwest wind. The cold front that's driving this active weather will settle in and briefly stall early in the weekend, keeping scattered pm showers and strong storms in the mix Friday.
Unsettled Weather Hangs on Midweek

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

The cold front that sparked Tuesday's round of severe storms will stall across the Commonwealth midweek; we'll stay warm and unsettled. The good news for Wednesday, our severe threat briefly backs off. We'll still see scattered showers and a few strong storms, mainly in the afternoon and evening with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s.
Strong to Severe Storms Tuesday: Late Afternoon, Evening

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Stay weather aware, we're entering an active phase in your Stormtracker forecast that will last multiple days. Expect mostly to partly sunny skies Tuesday with well above normal highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Unlike our tranquil Monday, we'll see a late afternoon/evening round of strong to severe storms barrel through as a cold front drops in and stalls out. Damaging wind is the primary threat with this line of storms.
Warming Up Monday

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

We're in for a warmup Monday as the wind swings from southeast to southwest, expect mostly sunny skies and much warmer highs from the upper 70s to low 80s. If you have grass to cut, this is the day to get it done! A cold front will spark showers and storms Tuesday, with strong to severe storms (damaging wind) possible in the afternoon and evening. That front will slowly stall out midweek keeping round of showers and storms firing Wednesday and Thursday with highs still well above normal.
Showers and Storms on the Rise Thursday, Friday

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

We'll hold on to highs in the 70s Thursday and Friday, but active weather is inbound! Expect partly sunny skies Thursday with scattered showers and t-showers developing in the afternoon and winding down overnight. More widespread coverage is likely Friday as a cold front approaches, severe weather isn't likely but watch for gusty thunderstorms that could put down locally heavy rain.
Mostly Sunny, Warmer Midweek

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Posted We have one more nice spring day before active weather fires up again. Expect mostly sunny skies Wednesday with highs climbing to the upper 70s. Isolated pm showers are possible but a better chance for scattered showers and t-showers develops Thursday as a southerly wind increases moisture. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 70s. Widespread showers and storms are likely Friday and while severe weather isn't expected, we'll need to watch for locally heavy rain.
Quiet and Dry Tuesday, Wednesday

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Posted High pressure takes over Tuesday, we'll see mostly sunny skies in the Bluegrass with some lingering cloud cover over southeastern counties. Wednesday will end up much the same, just warmer with highs punching into the upper 70s. Above normal warmth (70s) stay with us the rest of the week but we'll see a rising chance for active weather with rounds of showers and storms developing late Thursday and peaking Friday to start the weekend.
Showers and a Few T-Showers Monday

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

Posted A cold front tracks through Monday pushing a round of showers and a few t-showers our way, mainly from the morning into the afternoon in the Bluegrass but a few may linger Monday evening southeast. Highs will top out in the low to mid 70s and won't cool down behind the front. We'll stay in the 70s the rest of the work week with mostly to partly sunny skies Tuesday and Wednesday with more unsettled weather firing up Thursday and continuing into the weekend.
A Balmy Easter Weekend

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

We're going to experience a significant Easter weekend warmup with a strong southerly flow and a front briefly stalled just across the Ohio River. Expect a mostly sunny and windy Friday with 20 to 30 mph gusts and well above normal highs soaring into the upper 70s. The front sags south Saturday sparking a few afternoon/evening showers and t-showers, mainly north of I-64 and especially across northern counties. Highs will stay around 80°.
An Easter Weekend Warmup Inbound

4 weeks ago | lex18.com | Tom Ackerman

The warmup continues Thursday with near normal highs in the upper 60s, but we'll see increasing cloud cover with a few afternoon/evening showers possible ahead of a warm front that will push through overnight. Friday's highs will soar into the upper 70s thanks to a strong south/southwest flow, we have an unseasonably warm Easter weekend inbound! A cold front will stall northwest on the other side of the Ohio River keeping most of the early weekend showers and storms at bay.