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Updated Monday Evening, January 25, 2021

...Rain sticking around through tonight, dry tomorrow...

Widespread showers with some embedded storms continue to progress across the eastern
half of the state early this evening. Coverage becomes more scattered to the west and eventually
pushes east of the state late tonight and into early tomorrow morning. Much of the state has
already seen 1 to 3+ inches of rainfall. The highest totals have been located across SW KY where
Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories are in effect. If you encounter a flooded road,
turn around and find an alternative route.

After a dry Tuesday, precipitation returns on Wednesday. This event will feature a mix of precipitation
with snow across Northern KY and rain to the south. Saying that, this looks to be a light accumulation
event. We do dry out the rest of the work week, but looking ahead, outlooks hint at the wet pattern continuing into the first
week of February.

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Regional Hourly Observations For JEFFERSON County, Kentucky
Issued at 1200 AM EST TUE JAN 26 2021
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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 1200am EST, Tuesday January 26, 2021

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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 JEFFERSON County, Kentucky
Issued at: Mon Jan 25 16:04:25 EST 2021

English, Tell City, Corydon, New Albany, Jeffersonville, Lewisport, Hawesville, Hardinsburg, Brandenburg, Hartford, Leitchfield, Elizabethtown, Shepherdsville, Louisville, La Grange, Bedford, Milton, New Castle, Shelbyville, Frankfort, Georgetown, Cynthiana, Taylorsville, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Lexington, Paris, Carlisle, Bardstown, Springfield, Harrodsburg, Nicholasville, Winchester, Hodgenville, Lebanon, Danville, Lancaster, Richmond, Morgantown, Brownsville, Horse Cave, Greensburg, Campbellsville, Liberty, Stanford, Russellville, Bowling Green, Franklin, Providence, Scottsville, Glasgow, Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Columbia, Jamestown, Burkesville, and Albany 404 PM EST Mon Jan 25 2021 /304 PM CST Mon Jan 25 2021/ This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of south central Indiana and Central Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Tonight. Widespread soaking rainfall will continue until early evening, with localized heavy rainfall possible later in the evening. Minor flooding of low-lying areas will be possible where heavy rain falls repeatedly. The best chance of flooding or ponding will be south of the Western Kentucky and Bluegrass Parkways. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Minor snow accumulations are possible Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, mainly across southern Indiana and north central Kentucky. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report any observed flooding through tonight. && More information, along with other weather, hydrological and climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.
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JEFFERSON County, Kentucky Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Advisory

Updated: 310 AM EST THU NOV 12 2009

TODAY (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................61 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................29 to 34 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........37%.
Wind Speed....................................4 to 10 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................northeast at 10 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly sunny.
RH < 50%........................................ for 7 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 Jefferson county, is expected to be near 61 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 39 to near 60 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29 to 34 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with today (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 37%. Skies will be mostly sunny at 9 AM and mostly sunny at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 4 to 10 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the northeast at 10 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 7 hours and greater than 80% for 0 hour

TONIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................38 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................near 34 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........76%.
Wind Speed....................................2 to 8 mph
Winds@3 AM..................................northeast at 3 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @12 AM .............clear.
Sky Conditions @3 AM ...............clear.
RH < 50%........................................ for 1 hour
RH > 80%.........................................for 0 hour
No. of Hours Temp <=32 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 20 .............0
No. of Hours Temp <= 0 ...............0

The low tonight (6pm-5am) in Jefferson county, is expected to be around 38 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 41 to near 53 degrees. Dewpoints will be near 34 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tonight (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 76%. Skies will be clear at 12 AM and clear at 3 AM. Wind speed will range from 2 to 8 mph during the period. Winds at 3 AM will be out of the northeast at 3 mph, which is favorable spraying conditions in rain-free areas. Relative humidity will be less than 50% for 1 hour and greater than 80% for 0 hour

TOMORROW (6AM-5PM)
Max Temperature...........................64 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................34 to 42 Degrees.
Min RH (Relative Humidity).........41%.
Wind Speed....................................2 to 5 mph
Winds@3 PM..................................southeast at 3 mph
Spraying Conditions....................favorable
Sky Conditions @9 AM ...............mostly sunny.
Sky Conditions @3 PM ...............mostly sunny.
RH < 50%........................................ for 5 hours
RH > 80%.........................................for 2 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 Jefferson county, is expected to be near 64 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 41 to near 64 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 34 to 42 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow (6am-5pm)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity minimum of 41%. Skies will be mostly sunny at 9 AM and mostly sunny at 3 PM. Wind speed will range from 2 to 5 mph during the period. Winds at 3 PM will be out of the southeast at 3 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 2 hours

TOMORROW NIGHT (6PM-5AM)
Min Temperature...........................46 degrees.
Precipitation (liq. eq. )...................0.00 inches (No rainfall).
Precipitation area .........................0% of the county expected.
Dewpoints.......................................42 to 44 Degrees.
Max RH (Relative Humidity)........89%.
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 3 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 Jefferson county, is expected to be around 46 degrees. No rainfall is expected. Temperature will range from near 47 to near 59 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 42 to 44 degrees. These dewpoints will combine with tomorrow night (6pm-5am)'s temperatures resulting in relative humidity maximum of 89%. 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 3 hours

72 HOUR SUMMARY
The temperature is expected to be in the range from 38 degrees and 67 degrees. Dewpoints will range from 29 to 47 degrees. No measurable precipitation is expected.

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WEDNESDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 93 West and 90 Central, to 87 East. Dewpoints will range from 73 to 74 West, 72 to 71 Central, and 67 to 69 East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0.00-0.01 inches over 40 % of the area West, 0.10-0.24 inches over 60 % of the area Central, and 0.00-0.01 inches over 40 % of the area East should be expected. Lows Wednesday will fall to 72 West, 75 Central, and 69 East. Skies throughout the day will start out partly cloudy and end partly cloudy in the West, start partly cloudy and end partly cloudy Central, and start out partly cloudy and end partly cloudy East. The maximum livestock stress category will be danger West, danger Central, and danger East. There will be 29 corn growing degree days West, 30 Central, and 28 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around 3 and 4 mph , respectively, West, 6 and 6 mph Central, and 0 and 0 mph East.
THURSDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 91 West and 91 Central, to 86 East. Dewpoints will range from 73 to 73 West, 72 to 71 Central, and69 to 70 East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0.01-0.09 inches over 40 % of the area West, 0.01-0.09 inches over 50 % of the area Central, and 0.01-0.09 inches over 60 % of the area East should be expected. Lows Thursday will fall to 73 West, 76 Central, and 69 East. Skies throughout the day will start out partly cloudy and end partly cloudy in the West, start partly cloudy and end partly cloudy Central, and start out partly cloudy and end partly cloudy East. The maximum livestock stress category will be danger West, danger Central, and danger East. There will be 30 corn growing degree days West, 31 Central, and 28 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around 3 and 6 mph , respectively, West, 6 and 6 mph Central, and 0 and 2 mph East.
FRIDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 86 West and 91 Central, to 85 East. Dewpoints will range from 71 to 70 West, 72 to 70 Central, and 69 to 70 East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0.25-0.49 inches over 60 % of the area West, 0.10-0.24 inches over 60 % of the area Central, and 0.10-0.24 inches over 60 % of the area East should be expected. Lows Friday will fall to 72 West, 75 Central, and 70 East. Skies throughout the day will start out partly cloudy and end cloudy in the West, start partly cloudy and end cloudy Central, and start out partly cloudy and end partly cloudy East. The maximum livestock stress category will be danger West, danger Central, and no stress East. There will be 29 corn growing degree days West, 30 Central, and 28 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around 4 and 7 mph , respectively, West, 6 and 8 mph Central, and 0 and 1 mph East.
SATURDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 86 West and 86 Central, to 81 East. Dewpoints will range from 67 to 66 West, 68 to 65 Central, and68 to 67 East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0.00-0.01 inches over 20 % of the area West, 0.10-0.24 inches over 50 % of the area Central, and 0.50-0.99 inches over 80 % of the area East should be expected. Lows Saturday will fall to 67 West, 72 Central, and 68 East. Skies throughout the day will start out partly cloudy and end clear in the West, start cloudy and end cloudy Central, and start out cloudy and end cloudy East. The maximum livestock stress category will be no stress West, no stress Central, and no stress East. There will be 26 corn growing degree days West, 29 Central, and 24 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around 8 and 14 mph , respectively, West, 6 and 15 mph Central, and 1 and 3 mph East.
SUNDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 87 West and 86 Central, to 79 East. Dewpoints will range from 65 to 67 West, 63 to 61 Central, and 63 to 63 East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0.00-0.01 inches over 10 % of the area West, 0.00-0.01 inches over 20 % of the area Central, and 0.00-0.01 inches over 40 % of the area East should be expected. Lows Sunday will fall to 66 West, 68 Central, and 64 East. Skies throughout the day will start out clear and end clear in the West, start partly cloudy and end partly cloudy Central, and start out cloudy and end cloudy East. The maximum livestock stress category will be danger West, no stress Central, and no stress East. There will be 26 corn growing degree days West, 27 Central, and 22 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around 13 and 6 mph , respectively, West, 15 and 15 mph Central, and 3 and 4 mph East.
MONDAY :
Highs across the state will range from 90 West and 87 Central, to 82 East. Dewpoints will range from 68 to 69 West, 65 to 64 Central, and 63 to 66 East throughout the day. Rainfall amounts of 0.00-0.01 inches over 20 % of the area West, 0.00-0.01 inches over 20 % of the area Central, and 0.00-0.01 inches over 40 % of the area East should be expected. Lows Monday will fall to 68 West, 69 Central, and 64 East. Skies throughout the day will start out partly cloudy and end partly cloudy in the West, start partly cloudy and end partly cloudy Central, and start out partly cloudy and end partly cloudy East. The maximum livestock stress category will be danger West, no stress Central, and no stress East.There will be 27 corn growing degree days West, 28 Central, and 23 East. Wind speeds in the morning and afternoon will be around 4 and 8 mph, respectively, West, 12 and 10 mph Central, and 2 and 1 mph East.
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Total Precipitation and Deviation From Normal (in inches) Valid May 27, 2012 The nearest available weather station for Jefferson County is Louisville: Past 7 days Past 30 days Jan 1 - Present Station Total Dev Total Dev Total Dev --------------- ----- ------ ----- ------ ------ ------ Louisville 0.00 -1.04 4.72 +0.28 18.26 -0.66
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Drought Status For JEFFERSON County, Kentucky
(Based on the latest Palmer Drought Severity and Crop Moisture Indices)
CENTRAL KY CLIMATE DIVISION Hydrological Drought (PDSI) Situation: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Current Long-term Hydrological Moisture Status: NEAR NORMAL (PDSI= 1.94) Rainfall Needed: 0.00 inches ABOVE NORMAL Crop Moisture (CMI) Situation: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Short-term Crop Moisture Status: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork (CMI= 0.70) Change From Previous Week: DRIER SOILS ( -0.47)
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Kentucky Climate Summary
normal. High temperatures averaged from 46 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from +2 degrees from normal in the West to +2 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 30 degrees in the West to 27 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from +6 degrees from normal in the West to +5 degrees from normal in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.18 inches statewide which was -0.54 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.24 inches, Central 0.25 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches and East 0.14 inches, which was -0.48, -0.53, -0.55 and -0.63 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Grayson to a high of 0.46 inches at Mayfield.
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GIS ESTIMATES FOR JEFFERSON 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 0.03 1.89 2.16 5.77 28.78 Precip Deviation -0.41 0.87 0.13 1.47 1.66 Temperature Estimates Last 3 Last 7 Last 14 Last 30 Days Days Days Days _____________________________________________________________________ Temp Average 71 74 79 77 Temp Deviation -5 -2 3 1 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 ____________________________________________________________ 2140 5/10 5/13 5/21 6/28 7/1

Almanac Information
Tuesday January 26, 2021 the 26th Day of Year --------------------------------------------------- SUN Declination -18.380000 Distance 0.999724 AU Rise 07:47 EST Set 17:56 EST Transit Meridian 12:51 EST Civil Twilight Begins 07:20 EST Ends 18:23 EST --------------------------------------------------- Normal Max/Min Temperature for Today: 43 / 22 --------------------------------------------------- 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

JANUARY 26TH HISTORICAL WEATHER FACTS ...1937... The Rolling Fork River in Kentucky set a record crest at Boston, KY with a stage of 55.2 feet. (NWS Louisville) ...1943... Lexington, KY's snowiest day: 13.4 inches. (NWS Louisville) ...1978... A paralyzing blizzard struck the Midwest. One to three feet of snow fell in Michigan, and 20 to 40 inches was reported across Indiana. Winds reached 70 mph in Michigan, and gusted above 100 mph in Ohio. The high winds produced snow drifts twenty feet high in Michigan and Indiana stranding thousands on the interstate highways. Temperatures in Ohio dropped from the 40s to near zero during the storm. (David Ludlum)
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