Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Overview

A strong cold front crossed eastern Kentucky on the evening of Saturday, November 18th. Strong southwest winds developed ahead of the front during the day Saturday with temperatures increasing into the 60s. As the front crossed the area, it brought an intense line of showers across eastern Kentucky producing some localized wind gusts over 50 mph. The winds caused sporadic tree damage and power outages across eastern Kentucky. As the front exited Saturday night, very cold air poured into the area with temperatures reaching into the 30s by Sunday morning.

KY 1862/Thornton Road near Worley Road in Letcher County (Photo Courtesy of Brandon Robinson).

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Wind Reports

Radar

Radar Loop 3:15 pm, November 18th, 2017 to 1:00 am, November 19th, 2017.

Surface Map

Surface map showing a tight pressure gradient in place ahead of a cold front at 4:00 pm, November 18th, 2017.

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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Recap of November 18th Wind Event