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May 15, 2012 7:40 AM
After the dense morning fog mixes out we're in for a nice Tuesday afternoon... mostly sunny with highs in the mid 70s. Watch for a stray shower/storm across far southeastern counties but most of the Commonwealth will remain dry. Tuesday night will end up mostly clear and cool, lows in...
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May 14, 2012 7:33 AM
What a wet end to your Mother's Day weekend that was... rainfall totals from the last 2 days are running from 1/2" in eastern counties to 1"-3" from Lexington west to Louisville. The showers gradually wraps up Monday with a stray t-storm southeast, mostly cloudy skies and highs around 70...
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May 10, 2012 7:46 AM
Clear, chilly nights and sunny, beautiful afternoons.... that's what we're in for as we wrap up the week! Our coolest highs will be this afternoon with mid to upper 60s and loads of sunshine. Lows will drop to the low to mid 40s with mostly clear skies overnight. Friday will...
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May 9, 2012 7:53 AM
Cooler days have arrived with a breezy northwest wind and upper 60s to low 70s Wednesday... skies will range between mostly to partly cloudy. An isolated shower or sprinkle is possible today but most areas will remain dry. A chilly night sets up with low to mid 40s possible early...
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April 24, 2012 3:31 AM
We're in the upper 30s to low 40s Tuesday morning so another chilly start to your day is underway. This afternoon will end up partly sunny and slightly warmer with highs around 60. You'll want to take advantage of our dry day ahead... this won't be the case Wednesday and...
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April 19, 2012 7:29 AM
We're wrapping up the work week with a couple of beautiful and above average spring afternoons. Thursday will end up mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 70s. After dipping into the low 50s overnight Friday is even warmer with partly sunny skies and a breezy southwest wind...
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April 12, 2012 7:27 AM
Now that the second subfreezing morning in our April cold snap is done we'll finally start to warm up Thursday with sunshine and highs around 60. A chilly but above freezing night is on the way... we'll be mostly clear with lows in the upper 30s. Friday looks beautiful! Mostly...
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April 11, 2012 7:37 AM
The last time we were at or below freezing at Blue Grass Airport was over a month ago and we did it again this morning. After an April morning freeze (upper 20s to low 30s) we won't warm up much Wednesday afternoon. Expect plenty of sunshine with highs in the...
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April 5, 2012 7:42 AM
Low pressure passes to our south Thursday and keeps your Stormtracker forecast showery for one more day. We'll end up mostly cloudy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms today (mainly in the morning), highs will stay cool with upper 50s in the Bluegrass and low to mid 60s southeast.
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March 29, 2012 7:50 AM
We're getting into a pattern where we get hit with a round of showers and storms, take a day or two off then get hit again. Thursday is our day off! We'll end up mostly sunny and cooler with highs in the mid to upper 60s, 70s south. After dipping...
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March 6, 2012 7:34 AM
The snow still lingering on the ground won't last long Tuesday as high pressure heads east, the wind swings around to the south and we warm into the mid to upper 50s. It'll end up beautiful over the next two afternoons but trouble is brewing. After dropping to the upper...
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March 5, 2012 9:20 AM
Here are some Monday morning snow totals by county: Fayette 5", Wolfe 5.4", Franklin 5.5", Rowan 6.5", Fleming 4.5", Bath 6.5", Montgomery 5", Morgan 4", Magoffin 5"... you get the picture. In Lexington it was our single biggest snow of the season, over 30% of our annual average snowfall and...
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February 22, 2012 8:35 AM
The mid week warm up continues Wednesday with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees. Scattered showers and storms are possible across far southeastern counties but central Kentucky should stay dry. Watch for damaging wind from a few of the storms that pop up...
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January 4, 2012 7:56 AM
Wednesday will mark the end of our early January arctic cold snap with highs above freezing (around 40) and partly sunny skies. We're cold again Wednesday night with lows in the mid to upper 20s. But even with a cold front dropping in early Thursday morning your forecast is looking...
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December 13, 2011 7:32 AM
The warm up continues Tuesday with highs topping out around 50 in the Bluegrass and in the low to mid 50s southeast. We will end up mostly cloudy and an isolated shower is not out of the question. Lows drop to the mid 40s overnight with a stray shower possible....
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December 12, 2011 8:02 AM
We have a few quiet days to start the week with mid week rain chances on the rise. Monday will bring mostly to partly sunny skies with milder highs in the mid to upper 40s and lows tonight in the mid 30s. A stray shower is possible late tonight and...
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December 1, 2011 8:25 AM
Thursday morning lows in the 20s were appropriate for the first of December and the beginning of meteorological winter! We are going to warm up this weekend but there are issues out there mainly concerning late weekend rain chances. Thursday and Friday will end up mostly sunny and cool with...
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November 23, 2011 8:26 AM
After a soggy start to the work week we're looking much better as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday. Wednesday will see some lingering low clouds in the morning with late day sunshine breaking through and highs in the low to mid 50s. We'll drop to right around freezing overnight...
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November 17, 2011 8:05 AM
The rain is finally over and sunshine returns Thursday! After a mostly cloudy start with a few sprinkles/flurries we'll see skies going from partly to mostly sunny but it will be a chilly afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 40s. Lows early Friday will dip into the upper...
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November 11, 2011 8:29 AM
We dropped to 27 degrees this morning at Bluegrass Airport... our coldest low of the month and the season so far with low to mid 20s across southern counties. Veterans Day will be mostly sunny and chilly with highs in the upper 40s to around 50. We won't see the...
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November 10, 2011 8:28 AM
The end of the week chill has settled in and we'll stay in the mid to upper 40s Thursday with mostly to partly sunny skies this afternoon and a breezy west wind making it feel that much chillier. Clear skies tonight means the thermometer will tank... expect upper 20s early...
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November 4, 2011 8:23 AM
The lingering low clouds, light showers and drizzle that hang in early Friday morning will slowly clear out and we'll see some sunshine Friday afternoon with highs in the mid to upper 50s. That beautiful fall weekend I've been talking up all week is finally here! With high pressure taking...
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October 24, 2011 10:19 AM
A weak cold front cuts across the Commonwealth Monday bringing a few showers and isolated t-torms with skies ranging from partly to mostly cloudy. Highs will top out in the upper 60s in the Bluegrass to low 70s southeast. Expect another chilly night tonight in the mid 40s. Tuesday looks...
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June 28, 2011 8:25 AM
A round of severe storms with heavy rain grazed our western counties overnight but the worst of it was around Bowling Green. The good news about your Tuesday is that even though we'll deal with lingering clouds and a stray shower/storm chance southeast your forecast will slowly get better. Expect...
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June 24, 2011 8:41 AM
After days of severe weather we're finally in the clear Friday with mostly to partly cloudy skies, an isolated shower chance and highs in the upper 70s. Tonight will be cool with lows in the upper 50s but Saturday looks great...hazy sunshine and highs in the low to mid 80s....
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May 20, 2011 8:41 AM
We had a hint of it yesterday... sunshine and a 70 degree high in Lexington. The beautiful weather continues to gain ground Friday with partly sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s! Saturday will end up even warmer with highs in the low 80s and low to mid 80s...
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May 20, 2011 6:45 AM
Even with a few sprinkles clipping far southwestern counties and some patchy, dense fog across eastern counties it's still turning into a pleasant morning. We have a beautiful sunshine over the Bluegrass and we're heading for a partly sunny Friday with highs in the upper 70s. Prime grass cutting, porch...
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May 19, 2011 8:28 AM
It was another overcast & wet morning with drizzle, a few showers and fog. The good news is we'll turn a corner Thursday afternoon. The clouds will break for a little sunshine and we'll begin a weekend warm up! Highs Thursday should top out in the mid to upper 60s...
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May 18, 2011 8:49 AM
For one more day we'll have to deal with low clouds, drizzle, a few showers and highs in the mid 50s. The good news... shower chances should die down this afternoon and we may even see some sunshine late Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 60s. High pressure...
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April 29, 2011 8:22 AM
Here comes a well deserved break from active weather for most of the upcoming weekend! Friday will be breezy and cool with plenty of sunshine and highs in the mid to upper 60s. Saturday gets even better as winds shift to the south and the thermometer climbs into the upper...
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April 22, 2011 12:38 PM
A warm front is lifting into the state this afternoon and the temperature split makes it very obvious! At noon it was 50 in Covington and almost 70 degrees reported in Danville. Along this front you'll also see showers and storms drifting east/northeast through the afternoon. A few strong to...
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April 13, 2011 8:47 AM
Morning lows were cold enough (mid to upper 30s) for a few reports of frost, mainly on car windshields & grass. As skies cleared out we also had some thick fog to contend with but all that will be gone later Wednesday afternoon as we bask in a warmer, sunnier...
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April 2, 2011 3:54 PM
It's certainly been a sunny and warmer Saturday with temperatures in the mid to upper 50s just before 4 pm. But it's also gusty out there! Watch for wind gusts between 30-50 mph Saturday and into Sunday as well. Here are some peak gusts (mph) from across the area this...
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March 16, 2011 8:35 AM
Even though we're wrapping up winter and edging into spring two days of clouds and rain are enough to get anyone down. No worries, the forecast is about to take a much brighter turn with sunshine and warmer temperatures on the way.
Wednesday looks mostly sunny after a cloudy...
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March 16, 2011 6:02 AM
Aside from a few sprinkles around Mount Olivet and Maysville we're dry Wednesday morning. We're also cloudy and chilly with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s.
The good news for later this afternoon is there is sunshine on the way. The clouds will break and we'll end...
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March 2, 2011 8:32 AM
After a rough start to the week the weather is evening out and we're headed for a few nice days. A weak cold front crossing the state Wednesday will bring nothing more than a few clouds and a northerly wind shift. This means a mostly sunny and cool afternoon is...
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March 2, 2011 6:06 AM
You'll need a jacket this morning with temperatures @ 6:00 AM in the upper 20s to low/mid 30s across the area.
The good news for Wednesday afternoon? Ditch the jacket! We'll see mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 50s.
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March 1, 2011 8:50 AM
We wrapped up February with a bang! Tornadoes, severe storms, hail, damaging wind and flooding. What's also interesting is this was the last day of meteorological winter (Dec, Jan, Feb) and March 1st marks the beginning of meteorological spring (March, April, May). It's looking like we're ushering in the month...
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February 15, 2011 8:39 AM
A mid February break from the snow and the cold is underway! Skies will range between partly to mostly cloudy Tuesday with highs around 50. Wednesday we'll bump it into the mid 50s as the winds shift to the south/southwest... a few late day rain showers are possible.
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February 15, 2011 6:07 AM
We're in for a mostly sunny start to what will be a partly sunny and cool Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures this morning are in the the upper 20s to low 30s and are headed for highs right around 50 later today.
50s are on the way Wednesday and 60s Thu/Fri...
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February 11, 2011 8:26 AM
We still have snow on the ground and temperatures bottomed out in the low teens and single digits early Friday morning but there's good news on the way for the weekend. We're going to warm up and thaw out and it'll probably last all the way through next week!
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February 10, 2011 8:26 AM
The snow wrapped up, skies cleared out and the mercury tanked early Thursday morning. Overnight lows dropped well into the single digits with a few sub zero lows. Thursday will end up mostly sunny with highs below freezing again... mid to upper 20s.
Brace yourself for another three dog...
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January 29, 2011 3:23 PM
We've hit mid afternoon and the load of sunshine we're under has the thermometer jumping! Here's a roundup of temperatures from across the area: Lexington 53, Frankfort, 52, London, 56, Jackson 57. It's a beautiful day and a wonderful break from the winter blahs we've been suffering.
A cold...
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December 30, 2010 12:40 PM
The rain is over for now and we've even seen a few breaks in the clouds with some sunshine peeking through.
The rest of your Thursday should be quiet with just an isolated shower chance. Most areas will end up mostly to partly cloudy with highs warming to around...
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December 28, 2010 8:31 AM
The sunshine is the first step and we've got it! Expect mostly sunny skies and highs around freezing Tuesday with warmer days to follow.
Wednesday will hit the upper 30s with increasing clouds. Thursday and Friday showers roll in so even though it's going to be a wet end...
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November 19, 2010 7:34 AM
It's too bad the football cats aren't playing this weekend because it's looking like we've got some very nice days on the way. Friday will be a slow transition away from Thursday's gloom. After a cloudy and chilly morning we've got some sunshine scheduled for Friday afternoon... highs in the...
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November 8, 2010 8:12 AM
Sunshine dominates your Stormtracker forecast this week! We've got a sunny and mild Monday on the way, highs in the low to mid 60s. Overnight lows will gradually rise with most folks staying above freezing and highs will eventually top the 70 degree mark near the middle to end of...
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November 7, 2010 4:47 PM
Our sunny stretch lingered again today. Plus, we saw and felt the arrival of some warmer conditions. Highs reached the low to mid 50s across the area today.
Mostly clear skies will remain tonight. It will be another cold night, but it won't be as cold as last night....
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November 7, 2010 9:25 AM
We got off to a cold start today. Clear skies last night allowed temperatures to plummet. Lows dropped to the low to mid 20s, making it the coldest night of the season so far.
We will be treated to abundant sunshine today. Plus, it will be a little warmer...
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October 22, 2010 8:46 AM
A bright Hunter's moon bathed the Commonwealth in moonlight overnight and as that was happening temperatures were dropping! It was a frosty start with a number of spots reaching freezing or a few degrees lower for the first time this fall.
A few early Friday morning lows: Lexington 33,...
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October 15, 2010 8:03 AM
You've got two minor problems going into this weekend (which is going to be beautiful by the way).
#1. The wind. Watch for a breezy and at times gusty northwest wind.
#2. The chill. Skies will be mostly clear and it'll get cold enough Friday night for some...
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October 5, 2010 8:54 AM
The stalled east coast low that's kept the weather so dreary lately finally starts to loosen its grip. We'll see a little more sunshine beaming through the clouds Tuesday afternoon but watch out for a few sprinkles across eastern counties.
Since Saturday morning we've has almost daily reports of...
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September 6, 2010 4:07 PM
Happy Labor Day! We have been treated to some fantastic weather this Labor Day. Plenty of sunshine has remained. However, we did get warmer today. Highs soared to the mid 80s to near 90 degrees across the area.
Mainly clear skies will linger tonight. It won't be as chilly...
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August 19, 2010 8:20 AM
An early morning round of showers and storms put another 1/2" to an 1" of rain across southern and southeastern counties while Lexington once again remained dry. The good news is the rain is ending and everyone is set for some sunshine and a return to the mid to upper...
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August 8, 2010 4:56 PM
We were treated to plenty of sunshine once again today, but it did get warmer. Highs reached the upper 80s to low 90s across the area. The humidity started to increase a little too.
Mainly clear skies will continue tonight, but it will still be comfortable. Lows will dip...
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August 8, 2010 8:57 AM
We'll be treated to abundant sunshine once again today, but some minor changes are also on the way. It will get a little warmer today as highs return to near 90 degrees. The humidity will also start to increase a little today too.
Mainly clear skies will continue tonight....
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July 2, 2010 8:25 AM
Your Fourth of July forecast is looking great! We'll kick off the long weekend with a beautiful Friday... plenty of sunshine and highs in the low to mid 80s.
If you're heading to downtown Lexington Saturday it looks great too, just a little warmer with highs in the upper...
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June 18, 2010 9:05 AM
Like yesterday, we'll be treated to plenty of sunshine today. However, unlike yesterday, we'll have the heat and humidity creeping back in. Highs will soar to the upper 80s to near near 90 degrees. Plus it will be a steamy day as the humidity begins to rise.
Patchy clouds...
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May 19, 2010 8:04 AM
We'll spend Wednesday wedged between the fading gloom of the last couple of days and a big time warm up that's on the way! Wednesday's highs will top out in the mid 60s, mostly cloudy skies and an isolated shower will dominate your afternoon.
Thursday looks much better! We'll...
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May 11, 2010 8:36 AM
The showers are here! We were hit with a round early Tuesday and we'll see additional chances for a few more late in the day. It's a warm and windy forecast, your Tuesday highs will soar into the mid 70s with the help of a gusty southwest wind.
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May 10, 2010 7:50 AM
After a cool and quiet wrap to the weekend your forecast is looking much more active this week! High clouds rolling in ahead of an approaching storm will give us some hazy sunshine with highs in the mid 60s Monday. A few late day showers are possible so cut that...
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May 4, 2010 8:35 AM
The rain is long gone but the flooding remains. Anyone living close to the Kentucky river needs to be extra cautious if encountering floodwater. The river is cresting 10 feet or more above flood stage in Frankfort.
The good new? The sun is shining and we're dry for a...
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April 28, 2010 8:58 AM
Here comes the sun! After a gloomy & wet beginning of the week we'll cruise into sunshine and warmer afternoons. Expect mostly sunny skies Wednesday and Thursday with highs jumping from the mid 60s to mid 70s.
The weekend's still looking warm and a bit muggy. Shower and thunderstorms...
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April 27, 2010 9:17 AM
Your Tuesday's been a wash out so far... rainfall estimates from the Max Track Live Doppler show a band of 1/4" to 1/2" totals for some counties. We'll see additional showers but it will wind down this afternoon. We may even see a little sunshine late in the day!
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April 21, 2010 8:43 AM
After a mostly cloudy Tuesday with a few showers around the forecast looks a little better Wednesday. We'll see partly sunny skies and highs topping out near 70.
You may have noticed how dry it's been since the beginning of the growing season... some relief in the form of...
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April 20, 2010 8:43 AM
It's certainly not a drought buster but we'll see a few showers Tuesday and top out in the mid 60s. Mostly cloudy skies will keep it gloomy but sunshine is just around the corner! We're dry the rest of the work week with highs climbing from upper 60s Wednesday to...
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April 9, 2010 8:36 AM
High pressure builds in and hangs out for a week or so... that means spectacular days are on the way.
Friday afternoon will still be cool, highs in the mid to upper 50s plus we'll have a breezy westerly wind. Tonight could get cold, a freeze watch is up...
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March 30, 2010 8:22 AM
47 degrees and sprinkles. That's how we spent our Monday. Today we change it up in a big way... the sun comes out and the warm up begins! Get used to the sunshine, we'll see sunny to mostly sunny skies the rest of the week.
Highs Tuesday should top...
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March 29, 2010 8:02 AM
We're stuck in the gloom Monday. A few light showers mostly across eastern counties and highs struggling to reach 50 degrees.
Then we change it up and in a good way! High pressure takes over starting Tuesday and possibly hanging on into the weekend. This means sunshine and a...
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March 22, 2010 8:43 AM
After a beautiful weekend with highs near or over 70 we're back to the cold, hard reality of March. Weather changes quickly this time of the year! Monday's highs will stay mired in the low to mid 40s and we'll have wrap around rain showers to dodge through the day....
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March 18, 2010 8:33 AM
The clouds finally broke Wednesday and Thursday we'll see the impact... sunshine and highs in the low to mid 60s! Friday could be even better as high pressure rules the roost. Highs Friday and Saturday will hit mid to upper 60s.
There's trouble brewing for the middle of the...
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March 17, 2010 8:12 AM
After a mostly cloudy start we should see some sunshine breaking through those clouds Wednesday afternoon. Highs will top out in the upper 50s in Lexington but southeastern counties will stay a little cooler and could see a few sprinkles.
The sunshine and the warm up really kicks in...
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March 16, 2010 8:25 AM
We're 4 days away from the vernal equinox (spring!) and the first signs of spring are out there. Kids at the park, birds on the feeders, grass is perking up, etc.
The clouds break a bit Tuesday afternoon which will allow our highs to climb a little higher. We'll...
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March 8, 2010 8:58 AM
It's hard to top a beautiful weekend like the one we just had but we could do it today. After a few early morning showers blew through the sun came out and we're headed for highs in the upper 50s near 60 Monday.
Those scattered light showers were just...
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March 6, 2010 5:59 PM
As the sun sets on a beautiful Saturday you can count on more coming for Sunday! Our ridge of high pressure holds for one more day... mostly to partly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 50s to wrap up the weekend.
A weak cold front could...
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March 5, 2010 8:21 AM
"Here comes the sun, here comes the sun, and I say it's all right "
The Beatles had it right... sunshine is A-OK and we've got it through the weekend! Friday will still be a bit cool, highs in the upper 40s. But Saturday and Sunday could see highs...
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January 21, 2010 9:03 AM
Thursday's looking just as dreary as Wednesday was... we've got more rain coming and highs will stay in the mid to upper 40s. Folks in southern counties could very well hear a rumble of thunder today.
After a few showers early Friday morning we'll start to dry out. Some...
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January 13, 2010 8:29 AM
11 days. That's how long we've had subfreezing highs in Lexington and Jackson. It's 12 days if you count January 1st since we spent the afternoon below freezing.
This Wednesday the thaw begins! We're only going to hit mid 30s but with plenty of sunshine it'll be a welcome...
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November 12, 2009 8:35 AM
The breezy northeast wind that kept it chilly Wednesday lets up today. Plenty of sunshine Thursday with cool afternoon highs in the upper 50s. The sunshine stays with us through the weekend and we'll warm up to near 70 Saturday.
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November 10, 2009 9:11 AM
We're cloudy and mild today with highs in the mid 60s. Expect a few showers to make it into our southern counties today. Most of what's left of Ida will drench the gulf coast and stay well to our south.
Better weather starts Wednesday. Your Veteran's Day looks mostly...
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November 5, 2009 8:03 AM
The beginning of a beautiful string of days that will hold through next week. Sunny with highs in the low to mid 50s Thursday... so we're off to a slow start.
The sunshine dominates through Sunday and we'll see highs climbing from around 60 Friday to near 70 by...
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November 4, 2009 8:27 AM
It was cold enough this morning for some frost on windshields and even a few reports of an ice pellet or two mixed in with our early morning rain showers.
We're mostly cloudy and cool with a few showers around Wednesday. Highs in the low to mid 50s.
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October 20, 2009 8:25 AM
Brace yourself for beautiful weather! Loads of sunshine and warmer highs in the mid to upper 60s Tuesday. We'll top out around 70 Wednesday and the sunshine hangs on. Shower and storm chances along an approaching cold front still look good Thursday night and into Friday which means we'll see...
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October 19, 2009 8:27 AM
After a few frosty mornings with some spots dropping below freezing we're going to warm it back up! We'll see plenty of sunshine the next few days and highs climbing from around 60 Monday to around 70 Wednesday.
A cold front late in the week will throw some shower...
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October 5, 2009 10:03 PM
Most of us saw a wonderfully sunny Monday, but clouds did linger across the south. On Tuesday those clouds come back north with a warm front so we'll all see an increase in the clouds during the day. Shower chances will increase as the day goes on with rain likely...
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October 5, 2009 4:35 PM
Another chilly evening and a quick warm up will also bring some rain late tomorrow. A much stronger cold front looks to arrive late week with more storms and a mid fall like chill. Check out LEX 18 News for your complete Storm Tracker Forecast.
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September 30, 2009 10:44 PM
Thursday will be our best day of the week. Even with the crisp start to the day the sunshine will be warming us up to a high around 70 with some high clouds from Friday's rainmaker arriving later in the day.
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September 30, 2009 8:32 AM
Your Stormtracker Forecast is looking a little better today! We're starting out with mostly cloudy skies but will slowly work some sunshine in late this afternoon. Highs today in the mid 60s.
Thursday looks very nice... look for scattered shower and t-storm chances Thursday night into Friday.
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