Oldham County, KY Weather And Climate Synopsis


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Regional Hourly Observations For OLDHAM County, Kentucky
Issued at 200 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
LOUISVILLE/SDF LGT RAIN  63  59  87 CALM      29.95F                  
LOUISVILLE/LOU LGT RAIN  62  60  93 CALM      29.95F                  
FORT KNOX      TSTM      62  59  92 W3        29.94F FOG              

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 200am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 68 degrees west, near 66 degrees central, and near 69 degrees east. Current sky conditions are light rain west, light rain central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 62 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 60 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 48%, and the dew point is near 49 degrees. Current drying conditions are poor west, poor central, and good east. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph with gusts at 21 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the west at 15 mph with gusts at 30 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds and light rain. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 71 degrees at London and Bowling Green. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at Henderson.

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NWS Radar (NEW!), Bowling Green, KY Regional Radar,
Hazardous Weather Outlook For OLDHAM County, Kentucky
747 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /647 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Strong to severe storms are possible tonight as a line of storms 
moves through the region. Damaging winds and hail are possible in the
strongest storms.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation may be needed.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms will move to the northeast or east at 30 to 40 mph. 

Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity
can be erratic and constantly evolving.  Please use this with caution
and be prepared for changing conditions.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For OLDHAM County, KY
152 AM EDT Fri Apr 19 2024

TODAY
Cooler. Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms early in the morning, then partly sunny in the late morning and afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.

TONIGHT
Colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

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

MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain showers. Highs in the mid 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Colder. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s.

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


Medium & Long Range Outlook For OLDHAM County, Kentucky
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Drought Status For OLDHAM 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 04-11-2024 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.

Kentucky Climate Summaries: Last day, Last 3 days, 7 days, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90 days
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Almanac Information
Friday April 19, 2024 the 110th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 11.700000
Distance 0.999719 AU
Rise 06:56 EDT Set 20:19 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:37 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:30 EDT Ends 20:46 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 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1775...
The first engagement of the Revolutionary War took place under clear crisp
weather at Lexington-Concord. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)
...1941...
The temperature at Sodus NY soared to 95 degrees. The next day Albany NY
reported a record for April of 93 degrees. (The Weather Channel)
...1973...
Glenrock WY received 41 inches of snow in just 24 hours, and a storm total
of 58 inches, to establish two state records. (18th-20th) (David Ludlum)
(The Weather Channel)
...1976...
The northeastern U.S. was in the midst of an early season heat wave, and
the Boston Marathon took place in 90 degree heat. At Providence RI the
mercury hit 98 degrees. (David Ludlum)

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