Carlisle County, KY Weather And Climate Synopsis


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Regional Hourly Observations For CARLISLE County, Kentucky
Issued at 100 PM EDT THU APR 18 2024
WESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PADUCAH        PTSUNNY   79  62  56 S10G17    29.99F                  
HENDERSON      PTSUNNY   75  65  70 S10G16    30.02F                  
OWENSBORO      MOSUNNY   76  66  71 S8        30.04F                  
HOPKINSVILLE   NOT AVBL                                               
BOWLING GREEN  MOSUNNY   78  63  59 MISG      30.06F                  
GLASGOW        NOT AVBL                                               

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 100pm EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 79 degrees west, near 74 degrees central, and near 76 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly sunny west, mostly sunny central, and sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 51%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 41%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. Current drying conditions are fair west, fair central, and good east. Winds are from the south at 10 mph with gusts at 17 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the southwest at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are calm east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 79 degrees at Paducah. The lowest temperature is 69 degrees at Covington.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For CARLISLE County, Kentucky
450 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /550 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and this evening.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon,
with a line of thunderstorms moving through the region late this
afternoon through this evening. The main concern with storms is
damaging winds, but large hail and isolated tornadoes are also
possible.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Low temperatures in the upper 30s are expected both Saturday 
night and Sunday night, mainly in portions of southeast Missouri,
southern Illinois and southeast Indiana.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is likely this afternoon into this evening.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For CARLISLE County, KY
1100 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 90 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly sunny. Cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 70s.

Day 1 Precip, Day 2, 5 Day Total, Days 1-5, ALL


Medium & Long Range Outlook For CARLISLE County, Kentucky
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Drought Status For CARLISLE County, Kentucky
(Based on the latest Palmer Drought Severity and Crop Moisture Indices)
WESTERN   KY CLIMATE DIVISION

Hydrological Drought (PDSI) Situation:
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Current Long-term Hydrological Moisture Status: NEAR NORMAL           (PDSI=   0.35)
Rainfall Needed:  0.00 inches ABOVE NORMAL


Crop Moisture (CMI) Situation:
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Current Short-term Crop Moisture Status: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork    (CMI=   0.16)
Change From Previous Week: DRIER      SOILS ( -0.06)

Note: Due to rainfall variability within each climate division, check Precip Reports/GIS Estimates and the Kentucky Climate Summary for the latest moisture information for this county.

Additional Drought Info.: UKAWC Drought Page


Kentucky Climate Summary
Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period 04-11-2024 to 04-17-2024

Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees warmer than normal and 12 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 75 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 6 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 12 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 89 degrees at KOOMER RIDGE and the extreme low was 34 degrees at BURKESVILLE 3W.

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.28 inches statewide which was 0.18 inches above normal and 116% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.12 inches, Central 1.15 inches, Bluegrass 1.69 inches and East 1.15 inches, which was -0.07, 0.02, 0.63 and 0.12 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at MORGANFIELD 4E to a high of 2.89 inches at LA GRANGE 6NW.

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Almanac Information
Thursday April 18, 2024 the 109th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.360000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 06:57 EDT Set 20:18 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:37 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:31 EDT Ends 20:45 EDT

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Normal Max/Min Temperature for Today: 70 / 46
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Calculations made for central point in Kentucky
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

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Weather History...



APRIL 18TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1880...
More than two dozen tornadoes were reported from Kansas and Arkansas to
Wisconsin and Michigan. More than 100 persons were killed, including 65
persons at Marshfield MO. (David Ludlum)
...1906...
A severe earthquake shook San Francisco, and unusual easterly winds spread
fires destroying the city. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
California experienced its worst hailstorm of record. Damage mounted to two
million dollars as two consecutive storms devastated the Sacramento Valley
destroying the fruit crop. (The Weather Channel)
...1957...
A dust devil near Dracut MA lifted a small child three feet into the air,
and rolled two other children on the ground. Fortunately none of the three
were hurt. The dust devil was accompanied by a loud whistling sound as it
moved westward. (The Weather Channel)
...1970...
Rapid City SD received a record 22 inches of snow in 24 hours. (17th-18th)
(The Weather Channel)

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