Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

While there have not been many records so far this month, the persistence of above-normal temperatures has translated to the warmest first half of May on record for Louisville, the second warmest for Lexington, and likely a top 5 finish for Bowling Green (depending on today's high and low, they could be third or fourth).

The next series of plots gives the temperature data so far this month, compared to normal and record values. Louisville just yesterday set a record high and warm low temperature, whereas Lexington also set a record high yesterday. Bowling Green has not set any daily record temperatures so far this month.

The above normal temperatures likely will continue through the 7-day forecast, but will depend on how much cloud cover we get with our higher rain chances through this work week. Looking beyond, the Climate Prediction Center's 8-14 day forecast continues to show a better chance for above-normal temperatures.

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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Record Warmest First Half of May on Record