Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are expected today across the Mid-Atlantic and forecast to contain heavy to excessive rainfall. Numerous instances of flash flooding are possible in southern Virginia and north-central North Carolina. Severe thunderstorms are also possible across the northern Great Plains today. Elevated to Critical Fire Weather located across the Intermountain West. Read More >
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Below is a series of maps showing average first and last dates for selected temperature thresholds (click on the maps for a larger version). These maps are for general information purposes only. For more precise information for your exact location, consult the Kentucky Climate Center or the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC). For county-level data, check out the MRCC's Freeze Date Tool.
| Last 28° temperature in the spring | Last 32° temperature in the spring | Last 36° temperature in the spring |
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| First 36° temperature in the fall | First 32° temperature in the fall | First 28° temperature in the fall |
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Official published climatological data can be obtained from the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) in Asheville, North Carolina for about 300 locations nationwide for a small charge. The data can be purchased via the Internet, for both online display, or hard-copy printout as well. Official monthly publications also contain 3-hourly weather observations for that month and an hourly summary of precipitation. Annual LCD publications contain a summary of the past calendar year as well as historical averages and extremes. Please note that Official LCDs are not available for FFT and BWG.
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| TEMPERATURE EXTREMES FOR KENTUCKY | |
|---|---|
| Absolute Maximum | Absolute Minimum |
| 114°F on 07/28/1930, Greensburg |
-37°F on 01/19/1994, Shelbyville |
| TEMPERATURE EXTREMES FOR INDIANA | |
| Absolute Maximum | Absolute Minimum |
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116°F on 07/14/1936, |
-36°F on 01/19/1994, |
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