Harrison County, KY Weather And Climate Synopsis


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Regional Hourly Observations For HARRISON County, Kentucky
Issued at 400 AM EDT THU APR 18 2024
NORTHEAST KENTUCKY
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LEXINGTON      CLEAR     61  51  70 W5        30.04R                  
COVINGTON      CLEAR     56  48  74 NW10      30.03R                  
FRANKFORT      CLEAR     54  48  80 CALM      30.03R                  

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 400am EDT, Thursday April 18, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 60 degrees west, near 61 degrees central, and near 62 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, clear central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 83%, and the dew point is near 55 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 70%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 86%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. Current drying conditions are poor west, fair central, and poor east. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the west at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 65 degrees at Bowling Green. The lowest temperature is 54 degrees at Henderson and Frankfort.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For HARRISON County, Kentucky
311 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /211 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Strong to severe storms are possible this evening and tonight as a
line of storms moves through the region. Damaging winds are possible
in areas along and west of Interstate 65.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation will likely be needed.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For HARRISON County, KY
403 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
Mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

FRIDAY
Cooler. Mostly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Cooler. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

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

TUESDAY
Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Chance of rain showers in the morning, then slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of showers 30 percent.

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


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

Hydrological Drought (PDSI) Situation:
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Current Long-term Hydrological Moisture Status: NEAR NORMAL           (PDSI=   1.68)
Rainfall Needed:  0.00 inches ABOVE NORMAL


Crop Moisture (CMI) Situation:
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Current Short-term Crop Moisture Status: Favorable, Except Still Too Wet In Spots     (CMI=   1.03)
Change From Previous Week: DRIER      SOILS ( -0.59)

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 04-10-2024 to 04-16-2024

Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees warmer than normal and 14 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 74 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 6 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 55 degrees in the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 11 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 1.50 inches statewide which was 0.41 inches above normal and 138% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.33 inches, Central 1.36 inches, Bluegrass 1.98 inches and East 1.32 inches, which was 0.16, 0.25, 0.94 and 0.29 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.44 inches at FRANKLIN 4SW to a high of 2.89 inches at FRANKFORT.

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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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