One More Round of Significant Rain Today

Highlights:

Flash Flood Watch in effect for the entire area. Flooding is the biggest risk weather-wise today.
Strong winds 30-35 mph (outside of any t-storm) late this morning through the evening hours.
A line of heavier showers and storms this afternoon and early evening, some of the storms could be strong to severe across south-central Kentucky
Large temperature gradient. Highs in the mid 50s across southern IN to mid 70s across southern Kentucky

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)