Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Sparse severe weather led to another relatively quiet spring this year. We did record four tornadoes, but all were weak and short-lived. On the other side of the coin, we experienced an unusual late season snow on April 20-21 when two inches fell on parts of central Kentucky during the overnight hours.

March Summary

April Summary

May Summary

	Average temperature	Departure from Normal	Precipitation	Departure from Normal	Snow	Departure from Normal
Bowling Green	58.1°	-0.6°	12.97"	-1.41"	0.2"
Frankfort	55.5°	-0.6°	10.45"	-3.92"
Lexington	53.9°	-1.9°	12.22"	-2.12"	0.9"	-2.1"
Louisville Ali	58.9°	+0.3°	11.71"	-2.87"	1.8"	-0.4"
Louisville Bowman	57.2°	-0.4°	11.55"	-2.67"