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Dangerous Heat Continues in the East; Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the Southwest, Plains, and Upper Midwest

Prolonged and intense heat wave continues into Friday with relief expected by this weekend. The most significant cumulative heat impacts are anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic through Thursday and eastern Ohio Valley through Friday. Thunderstorms and heavy rain will continue to bring a flash flood threat over portions of the central Plains, Midwest, northern Great Lakes, and the Southwest. Read More >

The record breaking heat will continue through late week before a cold front brings much more seasonable temperatures. In the meantime, many daily high temperature records will break. In addition, the all-time hottest October records will also likely break.

September 2019 Summary

 

A historic September is in the books. It was the driest month (of ANY month) on record at Louisville and Lexington. It was also the hottest September on record at Louisville and Lexington, and the 3rd hottest September at Bowling Green.