Logan County, KY Weather And Climate Synopsis


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Regional Hourly Observations For LOGAN County, Kentucky
Issued at 400 AM EDT TUE APR 23 2024
WESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PADUCAH        PTCLDY    49  35  58 CALM      30.06S                  
HENDERSON      PTCLDY    47  37  68 SW7       30.06F                  
OWENSBORO      PTCLDY    46  38  73 S7        30.07F                  
HOPKINSVILLE   NOT AVBL                                               
BOWLING GREEN  PTCLDY    46  36  68 CALM      30.11S                  
GLASGOW        NOT AVBL                                               

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 400am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 49 degrees west, near 48 degrees central, and near 46 degrees east. Current sky conditions are partly cloudy west, mostly cloudy central, and partly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 58%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 28 degrees. Current drying conditions are fair west, fair central, and good east. Winds are calm west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 56 degrees at Louisville International. The lowest temperature is 39 degrees at London.

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NWS Radar (NEW!), Bowling Green, KY Regional Radar,
Hazardous Weather Outlook For LOGAN County, Kentucky
317 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /217 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

Southwest winds will gust 25-35 mph today, especially this  
afternoon. The gusty winds combined with filtered sunshine and 
temperatures rising into the lower and middle 70s may lead to 
slightly increased fire danger this afternoon in exposed areas where 
fuels can lose moisture.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For LOGAN County, KY
303 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT
Warmer. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Cooler. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers in the evening, then scattered rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of showers 30 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Warmer. Mostly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of thunderstorms 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Breezy. Partly sunny with isolated thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Chance of thunderstorms 20 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Isolated showers in the morning, then scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.

MONDAY
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

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


Medium & Long Range Outlook For LOGAN County, Kentucky
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                APR 28-MAY 2 APR 30-MAY 6    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       Normal                                            

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Drought Status For LOGAN 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 04-15-2024 to 04-21-2024

Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 74 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 4 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 13 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 35 degrees at BURLINGTON 4S.

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.65 inches statewide which was 0.51 inches below normal and 56% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.91 inches, Central 0.80 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 0.28 inches, which was 0.37, 0.39, 0.51 and 0.78 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at YELLOW CREEK to a high of 2.81 inches at EVANSVILLE ASOS.

Kentucky Climate Summaries: Last day, Last 3 days, 7 days, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90 days
Yesterday's Weather Data, Kentucky Climate in Review


Almanac Information
Tuesday April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.040000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:51 EDT Set 20:23 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:36 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:24 EDT Ends 20:50 EDT

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Normal Max/Min Temperature for Today: 71 / 48
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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 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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