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Updated Thursday Evening, December 9, 2021

Severe weather on the table 

It has been a rather active weather pattern to start December. Through the 8th, the
state has averaged 1.39 inches. Attention now turns to another round of showers and 
storms tomorrow and Saturday. Altogether, another half to 1.5 inches will be on the
table. Coverage will start tomorrow scattered in nature. Highs will jump into the 60s
across much of the area behind breezy southerly winds. Shower/storm coverage and
intensity then increases tomorrow night and into Saturday morning. A line of storms is expected with damaging
winds as the main threat, but tornadoes also very much possible. Heavy rain also presents
a flooding threat, especially for low lying areas. Now is the time to get animals out
of those spots. Bottom line, this will present an overnight threat, so please have
a way to get warning (highly suggest a NOAA Weather Radio).

After a brief cool down for the latter half of the weekend, temperatures go on the uphill
climb next week. Outlooks hint the warm air will hang around the area through the third
full week of December. Any additional rain chances look to hold off until late workweek.

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Regional Hourly Observations For FAYETTE County, Kentucky
Issued at 400 PM EDT FRI MAY 03 2024
NORTHEAST KENTUCKY CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LEXINGTON LGT RAIN 72 66 81 CALM 29.99F COVINGTON CLOUDY 70 64 81 S9 29.98S FRANKFORT CLOUDY 69 66 90 SE5 29.98S

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 400pm EDT, Friday May 03, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 76 degrees west, near 72 degrees central, and near 73 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, light rain central, and cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 63 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 66 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 68%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. Current drying conditions are fair west, poor central, and fair east. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the northwest at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to light rain. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 77 degrees at Somerset. The lowest temperature is 69 degrees at Frankfort.

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Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For FAYETTE County, Kentucky
Issued at: Fri May 3 15:36:42 EDT 2024

336 PM EDT Fri May 3 2024 /236 PM CDT Fri May 3 2024/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Indiana, south central Indiana, east central Kentucky, north central Kentucky, northwest Kentucky and south central Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon as a cold front moves into the region. Briefly heavy rain and lightning will be the main hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday. Daily rain and storm chances will continue this weekend into next week. A risk of strong to severe storms and flooding is possible Tuesday through Thursday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY: Storms will move from the southwest to the northeast at 15 to 20 mph. Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity can be erratic and constantly evolving. Please use this with caution and be prepared for changing conditions. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.
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FAYETTE County, Kentucky Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

Updated: 310 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................58 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................28 to 35 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........40%.
Wind Speed....................................5 to 12 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................north at 12 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly sunny.
RH < 50%........................................ for 6 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 0 hour
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high today (6am-5pm) in Fayette county, is expected to be near 58 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 37 to near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 35 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 40%. Skies will be mostly sunny at 9 AM and mostly sunny at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 5 to 12 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the north at 12 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 6 hours and greater than 80% for 0 hour

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................36 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 36 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........85%.
Wind Speed....................................3 to 8 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 4 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............clear.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............clear.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 5 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tonight (6pm-5am) in Fayette county, is expected to be around 36 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 39 to near 50 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 36 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 85%. Skies will be clear at 12 AM and clear at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 3 to 8 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 4 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 5 hours

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................62 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................35 to 41 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........43%.
Wind Speed....................................3 to 6 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................east at 4 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly sunny.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly sunny.
RH < 50%........................................ for 5 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 3 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The high tomorrow (6am-5pm) in Fayette county, is expected to be near 62 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 39 to near 62 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 35 to 41 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 43%. Skies will be mostly sunny at 9 AM and mostly sunny at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 3 to 6 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the east at 4 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 5 hours and greater than 80% for 3 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................44 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................41 to 43 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........93%.
Wind Speed....................................2 to 3 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................south at 2 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............mostly clear.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............mostly clear.
RH < 50%........................................ for 0 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 5 hours
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tomorrow night (6pm-5am) in Fayette county, is expected to be around 44 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 45 to near 57 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 41 to 43 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 93%. Skies will be mostly clear at 12 AM and mostly clear at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 2 to 3 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the south at 2 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 0 hour and greater than 80% for 5 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY
The temperature is expected to be in the range from 36 degrees and 66 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 28 to 46 degrees. No measurable precipitation is expected.

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SATURDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 0 West and 0 Central, to 0 East. Dewpoints will range from (% to 0/ West, (% to 0/ Central, and (% to 0/ East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0 inches over (F)% of the area West, 0 inches over (F)% of the area Central, and 0 inches over (F)% of the area East should be expected. Lows Saturday will fall to 0/ West, 0/ Central, and 0/ East. Skies throughout the day will start out and end in the West, start and end Central, and start out and end East. The maximum livestock stress category will be West, Central, and East. There will be 0 corn growing degree days West, 0 Central, and 0 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around and mph , respectively, West, and mph Central, and and mph East.
SATURDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 0 West and 0 Central, to 0 East. Dewpoints will range from to 0/ West, to 0/ Central, and to 0/ East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0 inches over 0/ % of the area West, 0 inches over 0/ % of the area Central, and 0 inches over 0/ % of the area East should be expected. Lows Saturday will fall to 0/ West, 0/ Central, and 0/ East. Skies throughout the day will start out and end in the West, start and end Central, and start out and end East. The maximum livestock stress category will be West, Central, and East. There will be 0 corn growing degree days West, 0 Central, and 0 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around and mph , respectively, West, and mph Central, and and mph East.
SATURDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 0 West and 0 Central, to 0 East. Dewpoints will range from to 0/ West, to 0/ Central, and to 0/ East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0 inches over 0 % of the area West, 0 inches over 0 % of the area Central, and 0 inches over 0 % of the area East should be expected. Lows Saturday will fall to 0/ West, 0/ Central, and 0/ East. Skies throughout the day will start out and end in the West, start and end Central, and start out and end East. The maximum livestock stress category will be West, Central, and East. There will be 0 corn growing degree days West, 0 Central, and 0 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around and mph , respectively, West, and mph Central, and and mph East.
SATURDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 0 West and 0 Central, to 0 East. Dewpoints will range from to 0/ West, to 0/ Central, and to 0/ East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of inches over 0/ % of the area West, inches over 0/ % of the area Central, and inches over 0/ % of the area East should be expected. Lows Saturday will fall to 0/ West, 0/ Central, and 0/ East. Skies throughout the day will start out and end in the West, start and end Central, and start out and end East. The maximum livestock stress category will be West, Central, and East. There will be 0 corn growing degree days West, 0 Central, and 0 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around and mph , respectively, West, and mph Central, and and mph East.
SATURDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 0 West and 0 Central, to 0 East. Dewpoints will range from to 0/ West, to 0/ Central, and to 0/ East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of inches over 0 % of the area West, inches over 0 % of the area Central, and inches over 0 % of the area East should be expected. Lows Saturday will fall to 0/ West, 0/ Central, and 0/ East. Skies throughout the day will start out and end in the West, start and end Central, and start out and end East. The maximum livestock stress category will be West, Central, and East. There will be corn growing degree days West, Central, and East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around and mph , respectively, West, and mph Central, and and mph East.
SATURDAY :
Highs across the state will range from West and Central, to East. Dewpoints will range from to 0/ West, to 0/ Central, and to 0/ East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of inches over 0/ % of the area West, inches over 0/ % of the area Central, and inches over 0/ % of the area East should be expected. Lows Saturday will fall to West, Central, and East. Skies throughout the day will start out and end in the West, start and end Central, and start out and end East. The maximum livestock stress category will be West, Central, and East.There will be corn growing degree days West, Central, and East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around and mph, respectively, West, and mph Central, and and mph East.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Kentucky
KENTUCKY --------------------------------------------- 6 TO 10 DAY 8 TO 14 DAY 30 DAY 90 DAY MAY 9-13 MAY 11-17 JUN JUN-AUG ----------- ----------- -------- --------- Temperature: Normal Below Precipitation: Normal Normal .... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
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Total Precipitation and Deviation From Normal (in inches) Valid May 27, 2012 The nearest available weather station for Fayette County is Lexington: Past 7 days Past 30 days Jan 1 - Present Station Total Dev Total Dev Total Dev --------------- ----- ------ ----- ------ ------ ------ Lexington 0.00 -1.01 2.90 -1.37 14.79 -3.31
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Drought Status For FAYETTE County, Kentucky
(Based on the latest Palmer Drought Severity and Crop Moisture Indices)
BLUEGRASS KY CLIMATE DIVISION Hydrological Drought (PDSI) Situation: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Current Long-term Hydrological Moisture Status: NEAR NORMAL (PDSI= 1.68) Rainfall Needed: 0.00 inches ABOVE NORMAL Crop Moisture (CMI) Situation: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Short-term Crop Moisture Status: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots (CMI= 1.03) Change From Previous Week: DRIER SOILS ( -0.59)
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Kentucky Climate Summary
normal. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from +5 degrees from normal in the West to +7 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from +10 degrees from normal in the West to +12 degrees from normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.90 inches statewide which was -0.10 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.97 inches, Central 1.33 inches, Bluegrass 0.60 inches and East 0.66 inches, which was -0.11, + 0.29, -0.36 and -0.27 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0 inches at Spindletop to a high of 2.14 inches at Nashville.
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GIS ESTIMATES FOR FAYETTE COUNTY
Valid July 29, 2013
The GIS estimates are derived by ARC/INFO GIS software for a central point in the county. The estimates are calculated from from 29 weather stations in the Kentucky area. Precipitation Estimates Last 3 Last 7 Last 14 Last 30 Since Days Days Days Days Jan 1 _______________________________________________________________________________ Precip Total 0.02 2.78 2.90 9.40 37.41 Precip Deviation -0.46 1.65 0.65 4.64 10.53 Temperature Estimates Last 3 Last 7 Last 14 Last 30 Days Days Days Days _____________________________________________________________________ Temp Average 68 71 76 75 Temp Deviation -7 -4 1 -0 Soil Temperature Estimates Yesterday _________________________________________ Avg 4" Sod Soil Temp 76 European Corn Borer Degree Days Accumulations Degree Days Forecasted Accumulations Total 550 610 750 1660 1740 ____________________________________________________________ 1923 5/16 5/19 5/26 7/6 7/9

Almanac Information
Friday May 03, 2024 the 124th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination 16.120000 Distance 0.999718 AU Rise 06:39 EDT Set 20:32 EDT Transit Meridian 13:35 EDT Civil Twilight Begins 06:11 EDT Ends 21:00 EDT --------------------------------------------------- Normal Max/Min Temperature for Today: 75 / 51 --------------------------------------------------- Calculations made for central point in Kentucky Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and elevation -- Priddy
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Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// MAY 3RD...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS ...1762... A tornado struck Port Royal Island, South Carolina. It left a path 400 yards wide, tore up trees by the roots, and carried away houses and bridges. ...1899... Havre, Montana was buried under 24.8 inches of snow, a record for the month of May for the location. ...1920... Peggs, Oklahoma was completely destroyed by an F4 tornado. 71 people were killed which was 30 percent of the town's population. ...1929... The worst tornado disaster in Virginia's history occurred. 6 tornadoes, including 2 west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, killed 22 people. 4 schools were destroyed by the storms. 12 children and a teacher were killed at Rye Cove in Scott County. ...1954... A major late season snowstorm struck the arrowhead of Minnesota, leaving 18 inches of new snow at Virginia. ...1978... Persistent thunderstorms caused widespread flooding in southeastern Louisiana and extreme southeastern Mississippi. Rainfall totals of ten to thirteen and a half inches were reported around New Orleans causing the worst flooding in thirty years. The water depth reached three to four feet in several hundred homes, and total property damage was estimated at one hundred million dollars. (David Ludlum) ...1983... Severe thunderstorms produced five F2 tornadoes and one F3 tornado in New York with 3 people killed. A large part of the small town of Boonville was demolished with a damage total of $15 million in the town alone. Golfball size hail accumulated to a depth of 6 inches at Pine City. ...1987... Thunderstorms produced severe weather in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Softball size hail was reported at Center Point TX, and a tornado caused three million dollars damage near Satanta KS. Heavy snow blanketed the foothills of eastern Colorado, with 18 inches reported at Divide. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data) ...2000... Lightning strikes a home more than 100 years old in Lewisburg, TN. The 2 story home burns to the ground. This house had also been hit by a tornado in 1913. The tax assessor claims the home was worth $26,452. (NWS Nashville) ...2005... Record lows broken or tied across Central Kentucky this morning. Record low temperatures were set this morning at the National Weather service in Louisville with 34 degrees and a low of 32 degrees in Lexington. In Bowling Green the record low of 34 degrees set 110 years ago was tied. Also...record low in Louisville...a new record low temperature of 34 degrees was set earlier this morning at the national weather service office. The old record was 35 degrees set back in 1961. (NWS Louisville)
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