Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

March started off spring with warm temperatures and several rounds of storms. However, colder weather then prevailed for much of April and May, resulting in a slow spring severe weather season overall. There was only one severe weather event in all of April in southern Indiana and central Kentucky, and just a few minor events in May. There were only two small tornadoes during the spring season. Temperature-wise, three out of April's four weeks were colder than normal and in May temperatures dropped into the 20s on the 9th.

March Summary

April Summary

May Summary

	Average Temperature	Departure from Normal	Precipitation	Departure from Normal	Snow	Departure from Normal
Bowling Green	58.3°	+0.8°	15.79"	+1.43"	0	-1.3"
Frankfort	55.6°	+0.9°	15.89"	+2.97"
Lexington	54.0°	-1.0°	15.00"	+2.07"	T	-1.7"
Louisville Bowman	56.9°	+0.1°	14.28"	+0.92"
Louisville Ali	58.2°	+0.6°	14.70"	+1.25"	T	-1.5"