Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

A strengthening storm system will bring impactful weather to the much of Central U.S. over the next couple of days, including heavy snow in the northern Rockies, Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the Plains, and increasing severe weather chances from the central/southern Plains to the Upper Midwest. Read More >

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The severe weather season typically peaks in April and May across the Bluegrass State. However, 2016 has seen relatively little severe weather. In fact, the National Weather Service offices that serve Kentucky have only issued 6 tornado warnings and 31 severe thunderstorm warnings in the state. The 37 total warnings is the fewest number of warnings issued through April 24th of any calendar year since 1996!

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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Plains; Increasing Severe Weather Chances for the Plains and Upper Midwest

Kentucky has quietest start to the severe weather season in 20 years