Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Heavy rain and widely scattered severe storms capable of large hail, damaging winds, and possibly a tornado are expected over portions of the central and southern Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley. Unseasonable warmth will continue for a few more days across the Midwest and Southeast where several daily record highs could fall. Read More >

If it seems a little warm for May, then you are right. While we've only had a few record warm individual days, the persistence of the above-normal temperatures through the month means that on average, 2018 has been the warmest May on record, so far, for Louisville and Lexington, with Bowling Green ranking second. The image below shows the Top 5 warmest averages for each city as well as the normal value.

The forecast through the end of the month continues to call for warm conditions. The 7-day forecast is for above normal averages. The Climate Prediction Center calls for the persistent heat to continue into June. The image below shows their 8-14 day forecast calling for a better chance for those above normal temperatures.

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Showers and Thunderstorms from the Southern Plains into the Mid-Mississippi Valley; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Record Warmth for May Continues