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  • Storms Start The Work Week

    May 7, 2012 7:59 AM

    There's not much change to the heat Monday... we'll end up a little muggy and in the low to mid 80s again. Get ready for another round of showers and storms as a cold front slowly works its way across the state through the middle of the week. Scattered showers... more »
  • Showers And Storms Derby Weekend

    May 4, 2012 7:47 AM

    The last thing anyone wants to deal with Derby weekend is active weather... unfortunately that's where we're headed. A slow moving cold front will settle into the Ohio Valley this weekend and stall out focusing wet and stormy weather right where we don't need it. Scattered showers and t-storms are... more »
  • A Cool, Quiet Start That Won't Last

    April 27, 2012 7:35 AM

    We have a nice, quiet start to the weekend Friday with partly sunny skies and cooler highs in the low to mid 60s. Watch for a few showers Friday night with lows in the upper 40s. Thursday's cold front heads back into the Commonwealth as a warm front Saturday bringing... more »
  • Warmer But Stormier

    April 25, 2012 7:51 AM

    After an overnight round of scattered showers and a few t-storms we'll briefly dry out late Wednesday morning and into the early afternoon. Expect a breezy and warm day with highs in the low to mid 70s. Another round of showers & storms will fire this afternoon and eventually make... more »
  • Shower And Storm Chances On The Rise

    April 3, 2012 7:20 AM

    A warm front draped across the Commonwealth will surge northeast Tuesday and push highs to around 80 degrees with a southwest breeze and a chance for a few showers and storms. Watch for isolated severe storms Tuesday afternoon with hail and damaging wind. Our active pattern continues mid week as... more »
  • More Storms To Kick Off The Weekend

    March 30, 2012 7:31 AM

    A warm front lifts across the state today bringing a surge of warmer air but also the chance for showers and storms as a cold front follows it up late Friday. Most of your Friday morning and even early afternoon will remain dry with just an isolated shower chance and... more »
  • Severe Storms Southeast?

    March 28, 2012 7:44 AM

    Tuesday afternoon was one of those picture perfect spring days with loads of sunshine and highs in the upper 60s. Wednesday we'll kick up the heat with highs in the mid to upper 70s thanks to a breezy southwest wind. Unfortunately we're also increasing moisture for an approaching cold front... more »
  • March Heat Wave Winds Down

    March 22, 2012 7:47 AM

    Thursday will be the last hot day in our March heat wave. With highs around 80 this afternoon we'll come close to our record high of 82 in Lexington but probably won't break it. A stray late day shower or storm is possible but better chances for showers and storms... more »
  • 3:30 AM Weather Update, March 2

    March 2, 2012 3:30 AM

    It's mostly clear and quiet early Friday morning with temperatures ranging from the upper 30s in Danville, Frankfort and London to the low 40s in Somerset and mid 40s in Lexington. We're in for a gusty and warm Friday with highs topping out around 70. Showers and storms are already... more »
  • More Storms Friday

    March 1, 2012 8:33 AM

    March 1st is the official beginning of "meteorological spring" and it's certainly felt like spring around here with severe storms and above average highs. Consider Thursday the calm between rounds of storms with mostly sunny skies, a bit of a westerly breeze and highs in the upper 50s to low... more »
  • 7:50 AM Weather Update, February 29

    February 29, 2012 7:50 AM

    Here is the approaching line of severe thunderstorms. Most of the tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings are currently concentrated from south central Indiana southwest through Owensboro and Paducah. This line of storms will likely impact western counties in the next hour or so with the Bluegrass seeing storms mid to... more »
  • One More Nice Day

    February 28, 2012 8:03 AM

    We're wrapping up February with continued above average highs and a shot of showers and storms. Tuesday will remain dry and warm with skies going from mostly to partly sunny and highs around 60 in the Bluegrass to mid/upper 60s south. A warm front will lift across the state tonight... more »
  • Soggy & Stormy Tuesday

    November 22, 2011 8:39 AM

    An active Tuesday is on tap with showers and thunderstorms remaining in the forecast for one more day. A round of moderate to heavy rain is drifting northeast across the Bluegrass this morning. Those showers will consolidate into a line of t-storms this afternoon and early evening. Watch for heavy... more »
  • Another Hot And Sticky Day Plus Storms

    July 12, 2011 9:22 AM

    Day two of our July heat wave will see a round of showers and storms exiting southern counties late in the morning and another brutally hot and muggy afternoon on the way. The heat advisory from yesterday is in effect area wide again Tuesday... expect highs in the low to... more »
  • Stormy Start, Hot Finish

    June 27, 2011 9:35 AM

    We're dealing with a few showers and t-storms Monday morning mainly in the Bluegrass and to points west. These scattered showers and occasional storms will continue to drift east through late morning and we'll see another round developing late today and overnight. There is a chance we could see severe... more »
  • More Mid Week Storms

    June 22, 2011 8:53 AM

    It's been a quiet and cloudy start to your day with lows in the 60s and 70s and a stray shower or two close to the Tennessee border. After a round of strong to severe storms Tuesday we're bracing for more Wednesday afternoon. Expect mostly to partly cloudy skies today... more »
  • More Storms On The Way

    May 25, 2011 9:16 AM

    After a few early morning showers and storms made their way into Ohio we ended up with hazy sunshine and a fairly nice mid morning as we hit the middle of the week. Expect scattered showers and storms (some strong to severe) to fire up in the heat of the... more »
  • Feeling Like Summer

    May 10, 2011 8:43 AM

    After an incredibly wet and cool April we've shifted into a summery string of days here in May! Temperatures will soar into the low to mid 80s with brief upper 80s possible southwest. Along with the heat we'll see scattered showers and a few strong to severe storms popping up... more »
  • More Storm Damage Overnight - Could Be Prelude Play Video

    April 27, 2011 5:28 AM

    The line of storms and rain moving through the Bluegrass Wednesday morning is likely just a prelude. Forecasters expect the main event sometime during the afternoon. That could mean more of what many counties, experienced Tuesday night. Officials report damage in Grayson County after a tornado touched down... more »
  • 3:45 AM Weather Update

    April 20, 2011 3:40 AM

    A line of severe storms continues to batter eastern counties this morning with damaging winds, hail and heavy rain. A few severe t-storm warnings are still possible southeast but the severe storm threat has diminished in the Bluegrass. Watch for heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding early Wednesday... more »
  • Severe Storms Tuesday Night

    April 19, 2011 8:55 AM

    Tuesday afternoon will end up breezy, warm and partly sunny with highs approaching 80 degrees. Get out there and enjoy it because our severe storm chances ramp up overnight. A potent cold front will sweep across the state early Wednesday morning pushing a squall line of severe storms across the... more »
  • 12:00 Weather Update

    April 11, 2011 12:20 PM

    A tornado watch is in effect for Fayette and surrounding counties. It extends southwest through Danville and Campbellsville and runs through 6 pm (5 pm CDT). Severe storms including damaging wind, large hail and heavy rain are likely Monday afternoon. Keep it on LEX 18 on your TV and online... more »
  • More Storms Monday

    April 11, 2011 8:30 AM

    After severe storms and record breaking heat over the weekend it would be nice to have a chance to catch out breath but that's not the case... another round of severe storms is possible Monday afternoon. A few showers and storms will clip our northwestern counties late Monday morning but... more »
  • Noon Weather Update

    April 4, 2011 12:09 PM

    It's gusty, warm, mostly cloudy and just feels like storms are on their way Monday afternoon. A line of severe storms currently impacting western Kentucky and southern Indiana will push east and hit Bluegrass counties by mid afternoon and eastern Kentucky closer to late afternoon/early evening. Damaging wind in excess... more »
  • Severe Storms Monday Afternoon

    April 4, 2011 8:46 AM

    A powerful cold front will push a line of severe storms across the state Monday. A tornado watch was issued this morning for western Kentucky and as that line of storms progresses east we'll likely be under a watch by late morning. Temperatures in the low to mid 70s... more »
  • 6:00 Weather Update

    April 4, 2011 6:18 AM

    Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will be a big issue for your morning commute. Temperatures this morning are very warm with upper 60s to low to mid 70s west. A few showers and storms are possible later Monday morning but the main round of strong to severe storms will hit... more »
  • 3:30 Weather Update

    April 4, 2011 3:36 AM

    The wind is gusty Monday morning just like it was through much of the weekend. 30-40 mph gust will persist this morning with a round of potentially severe thunderstorms this afternoon and highs in the low to mid 70s. We'll get a closer look at Monday's severe storm chances and... more »
  • A Stormy End To The Heat

    March 23, 2011 8:38 AM

    We've had a few showers and storms to keep an eye on across western counties Wednesday morning but the main round of potentially severe storms won't make it in here until later this afternoon. Temperatures will stay warm today with highs in the low to mid 70s and mostly cloudy... more »
  • Severe Storms Southeast

    February 28, 2011 8:23 AM

    It's been a busy morning with multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings and the severe weather threat isn't over. This morning's squall line will continue to push east but is weakening a bit. We may see some additional storm development later this morning into the early afternoon as the cold... more »
  • Severe Storms Tuesday Afternoon

    October 26, 2010 8:32 AM

    A picture snapped by one of my Facebook friends this morning sums up our situation nicely... "Red sky at morning sailors take warning". We're landlocked here in the Commonwealth but the monster low over Minnesota has surface low pressure equivalent to a hurricane! With a potent cold front spawned by... more »
  • An Active Start To The Week

    October 25, 2010 9:14 AM

    Monday morning rain totals have been impressive south and southeast but we've seen little here in Lexington. There were a few reports of heavy rain this morning around London and Corbin. Here's how the number stack up so far... Lexington (BG Airport) .04", Frankfort .02", Danville .18", Jackson .69",... more »
  • From Storms To Partly Cloudy Skies Play Video

    August 5, 2010 4:18 PM

    Strong to severe storms marched across the area this afternoon. Northern and southern counties saw the worst of the storms. High winds were the biggest threat from these storms, which brought numerous trees down. The remaining showers and storms are in southeastern Kentucky. They will continue to push east... more »
  • Thunderstorms Possible Again Play Video

    July 19, 2010 3:54 PM

    A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH is in effect until 10:00 for the northwestern parts of our area until 10:00. Our counties that are included are Anderson, Franklin, Nelson, Shelby and Owen. We've been watching a severe cluster of thunderstorms rolling across Illinois that as of 4:00 is preparing to move... more »
  • Severe Storms Move Through Lexington, Other Parts Of Bluegrass

    June 21, 2010 2:27 PM

    A series of strong storms moved through parts of the Bluegrass Monday afternoon, causing flooding in some areas with heavy rains, frequent lightning and high winds reported, as well as possible power outages in Scott County. At one point during the afternoon, Kentucky Utilities in Lexington had lost power... more »
  • Strong and Severe Storms This Afternoon

    June 11, 2010 2:09 PM

    In this hot and very humid airmass scattered thunderstorms have developed this afternoon mostly west of I-75 as of 2:00. These storms are capable of producing torrential rainfall and occasionally damaging wind gusts within these downpours. Intense lightning is also occurring. You can track the storm's progress with the... more »
  • More Storms On The Way

    May 17, 2010 8:32 AM

    After a foggy Monday morning commute the waiting game begins. Expect another round of showers and thunderstorms, especially into Monday afternoon & evening. There is a risk for severe storms today with damaging wind and hail as the primary threats. Our highs will top out around 70 in Lexington with... more »
  • A Stormy Friday

    May 14, 2010 8:28 AM

    A cold front will roll across the state Friday sparking scattered showers and t-storms. We've already had a few showers in the Bluegrass and a few strong to severe storms closer to Bowling Green this morning. As the front drops in Friday afternoon expect more widespread showers and a few... more »
  • Strong Northern Storms

    May 12, 2010 8:24 AM

    Here come the storms! The majority of Wednesday's showers and thunderstorms will remain focused on counties from Fayette county up through Cincinnati. There are two concerns... strong to severe storms and heavy rain. We have a flash flood watch in effect for Bracken, Grant, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson... more »
  • A Wet And Stormy Weekend

    April 23, 2010 8:33 AM

    Showers rolled in and gave us a wet Friday morning commute. Rain totals have stayed light so far... a few tenths to a quarter of an inch. We'll catch a break from the showers late Friday morning but could see additional scattered showers and a few thundershowers Friday afternoon. ... more »
  • Tornado Drill Part Of Severe Storms Preparedness Month

    March 1, 2010 3:42 PM

    Even though winter continues to blast cold weather, ice and snow on Lexington and central Kentucky, spring storm season is just around the corner.The Division of Emergency Management wants to make sure you’re ready. The month of March is declared as Severe Storms Preparedness Month and citizens are urged to... more »