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Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

This season was a warm one. It was the 6th warmest fall on record at Louisville and Bowling Green, and the 9th warmest on record at Lexington. The season was quiet weather-wise, with no significant severe weather or accumulating snow in southern Indiana and central Kentucky.

  Average Temperature Departure from Normal Precipitation Departure from Normal Snowfall Departure from Normal
Bowling Green 62.0° +2.9° 14.21" +2.68" 0 0
Frankfort 58.8° +2.1° 11.51" +1.21"    
Lexington 59.7° +2.5° 9.39" -0.18" T -0.3"
Louisville Bowman 61.2° +2.8° 11.36" +1.37"    
Louisville Standiford 62.6° +2.9° 12.77" +2.91" 0 -0.2"