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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

 

Ice accumulation on a chainlink fence at the Lexington Bluegrass Airport from the historic ice storm of 2003. 1.25-1.5" of ice was deposited on the Bluegrass region Valentines Day weekend. NWS Louisville
Ice accumulation on one of our weather sensors at Bluegrass Airport (2003 ice storm). NWS Louisville
First of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby
Second of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby
Third of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby
Lexington, Kentucky, courtesy Bill CrueyA neighborhood in Lexington. Bill Cruey
Lexington, Kentucky, courtesy Bill CrueyA neighborhood in Lexington. Bill Cruey