Deep tropical moisture surging into the Southwest U.S. will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding the next several days. A strong coastal low will develop late Friday and is expected to bring flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Read More >
Highlights:
Expected rainfall through tonight:
Weather Highlights:
Rainfall:
Moderate to heavy rainfall this morning, then a break before a line of heavier shower/storms this afternoon and early evening. An additional 1 to 2 inches can be expected. This rain will add to an already wet year so far. A Flash Flood Watch is effect for the region, as this much rain falling over already saturated grounds will bring some potential for flash flooding. Check out this page for how the year stacks up as far as record rainfall totals.
Severe Weather:
Strong storms will be possible this afternoon and early evening. In addition to lightning, gusty winds will be the main threat. Here's your severe storm outlook:
Temperatures:
Despite clouds and rain, temperatures will be extremely warm. Below is a table of temperature and precipitation records for Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, and Bowling Green.
| Louisville | Today (12/28) |
| Record High | 68° (1982) |
| Record Warm Minimum | 61° (1984) |
| Precipitation | 1.71" (1874) |
| Lexington | Today (12/28) |
| Record High | 67° (1984) |
| Record Warm Minimum | 57° (1984) |
| Precipitation | 1.46" (1874) |
| Bowling Green | Today (12/28) |
| Record High | 69° (1946) |
| Record Warm Minimum | 61° (1984) |
| Precipitation | 1.25" (1916) |
| Frankfort | Today (12/28) |
| Record High | 69° (1982) |
| Record Warm Minimum | 55° (1942) |
| Precipitation | 1.20" (1942) |
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