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Updated Monday Evening, June 18, 2018, U.S.
Click here for UKAWC Point Agricultural, Lawn & Garden Forecast/Outlook in case of corrupt tables.Regional Hourly Observations For CLARK County, Kentucky Issued at 1000 PM EDT MON JUN 18 2018 NORTHEAST KENTUCKY CITY SKY/WX TMP DP RH WIND PRES REMARKS LEXINGTON FAIR 79 69 71 SW6 30.05R COVINGTON FAIR 83 71 67 SW5 30.01R FRANKFORT FAIR 79 69 71 SW7 30.03R
Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky Based on observations at 1000pm EDT, Monday June 18, 2018 Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 83 degrees west, near 79 degrees central, and near 78 degrees east. Current sky conditions are fair west, fair central, and fair east. In the west, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 68 degrees. Current drying conditions are fair west, fair central, and fair east. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are from the south at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 6 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 87 degrees at Louisville International. The lowest temperature is 78 degrees at Jackson.
Radar: UKAWC Radar, NWS Radar (NEW!), SPC Radar, SkyWarn, NEXRAD, Hazardous Weather Outlook For CLARK County, Kentucky 335 PM EDT Mon Jun 18 2018 /235 PM CDT Mon Jun 18 2018/ DAY ONE This Afternoon and Tonight. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible across the outlook area this afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning will be the main threats. In addition, heat index values will top out in the upper 90s to near 100 degrees. Take necessary precautions if planning to be outdoors this afternoon. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Tuesday through Sunday. Another hot and humid day is expected on Tuesday with afternoon heat indices topping out in the upper 90s to near 100. The latest weather forecasts suggests that the overall weather pattern will become quite unsettled for the mid to late week period. Thunderstorms will be possible each day from Wednesday through Friday. Some strong storms will be possible during the period. However, torrential rainfall, gusty winds, and frequent lightning will be the main weather hazards. Training of storms will be possible Wednesday through Friday and this may result in localized flood issues in some areas. SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT Spotter activation may be required later this week as the weather pattern becomes more active.
7-Day Forecast For CLARK County, KY 325 PM EDT Mon Jun 18 2018 TONIGHT Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. TUESDAY Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds up to 5 mph. TUESDAY NIGHT Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows around 70. Southwest winds up to 5 mph. WEDNESDAY Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. WEDNESDAY NIGHT Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. THURSDAY Showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 80 percent. THURSDAY NIGHT Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. FRIDAY Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. FRIDAY NIGHT Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. SATURDAY Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. SATURDAY NIGHT Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. SUNDAY Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. SUNDAY NIGHT Partly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. MONDAY Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Medium & Long Range Outlook For CLARK County, Kentucky
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.... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
TWC Jet, 15-Day Jet,Trend, Max/Mins 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day OutlookDrought Status For CLARK 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= -0.39) Rainfall Needed: 0.00 inches ABOVE NORMAL Crop Moisture (CMI) Situation: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Short-term Crop Moisture Status: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork (CMI= 0.01) Change From Previous Week: DRIER SOILS ( -0.33) 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.
Kentucky Climate Summary Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period 06-11-2018 to 06-17-2018 Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 2 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 7 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 97 degrees at BOWLING GREEN APT and the extreme low was 56 degrees at PAINTSVILLE 4W.Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.03 inches statewide which was 0.01 inches above normal and 101% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.97 inches, Central 0.87 inches, Bluegrass 1.31 inches and East 0.98 inches, which was 0.00, -0.15, 0.28 and -0.06 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at MONTICELLO AWOS to a high of 3.88 inches at STANFORD 4NE.
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