Todd County, KY Weather And Climate Synopsis


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Regional Hourly Observations For TODD County, Kentucky
Issued at 300 AM EDT FRI APR 19 2024
WESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PADUCAH        CLOUDY    63  57  81 NW12G20   29.96R                  
HENDERSON      LGT RAIN  61  61 100 S6        29.92F                  
OWENSBORO      RAIN      61  61 100 SE3       29.94R FOG              
HOPKINSVILLE   CLOUDY    70  64  81 NW16G24   29.91R                  
BOWLING GREEN  CLOUDY    69  64  84 E3        29.93F                  
GLASGOW        CLOUDY    65  61  85 NE3       29.94F                  

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 300am EDT, Friday April 19, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 63 degrees west, near 64 degrees central, and near 69 degrees east. Current sky conditions are cloudy west, light rain central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 81%, and the dew point is near 57 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 80%, and the dew point is near 58 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 51 degrees. Current drying conditions are poor west, fair central, and fair east. Winds are from the northwest at 12 mph with gusts at 20 mph west, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the west at 7 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to 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 70 degrees at London and Hopkinsville. The lowest temperature is 61 degrees at Owensboro, Louisville Bowman, Henderson, Fort Knox, and Covington.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For TODD County, Kentucky
135 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 /235 PM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024/

 DAY ONE  This Afternoon and Tonight

The threat of storms will increase to a peak this evening, with
all severe hazards in play. The greatest risk is for damaging
winds, with large hail and tornadoes also posing potential risks.
Frequent deadly lightning and locally heavy rains capable of
sporadic flooding are also potential hazards.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Friday through Wednesday

Lows in the upper 30s are possible this weekend, with Sunday night
perhaps the best chance for frost to develop as skies clear and
winds diminish then. These cooler temperatures and thus the 
chance of frost appears greatest along and north of the Ohio 
River.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is requested for our ongoing active severe 
weather watch. 

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For TODD County, KY
1245 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

OVERNIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce damaging winds and large hail. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Cooler. Less humid with highs in the upper 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly 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 mid 40s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs around 70.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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


Medium & Long Range Outlook For TODD County, Kentucky
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Drought Status For TODD 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.

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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