FIRST ALERT | Tracking an Active Weather Weekend Ahead
The upcoming weekend promises dynamic weather across Kentucky, starting with thunderstorms and potentially ending with a touch of snow. While Thursday begins with calm and sunny conditions, residents should prepare for changing patterns.
Thursday: Mild and Sunny
Morning temperatures start off chilly but will rise into the upper 50s and low 60s by the afternoon as sunshine dominates the skies. No significant weather activity is expected during the day.
Friday: Storms Moving In
By Friday evening, a cold front advancing into the Ohio Valley will bring new weather developments. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to form near the Ohio River around midday and move southeast through central and eastern Kentucky as the day goes on.
Some storms could escalate to severe levels, with strong wind gusts, lightning, and heavy downpours posing the main hazards.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Kentucky under a Marginal (Level 1) to Slight (Level 2) Risk for severe storms on Friday.
Friday Night and Saturday: Cooling and Clearing
Friday night will bring heavier rain to eastern Kentucky as the cold front passes, soaking much of the region before moving out. By early Saturday, temperatures will dip slightly, marking a cooler start to the weekend.
Author’s Summary
A shifting weekend forecast for Kentucky: clear skies give way to strong storms Friday before cooler, calmer weather settles in by Saturday.