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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 >

June Summary

July Summary

August Summary

  Average Temperature Departure from Normal Rain Departure from Normal
Bowling Green 79.5° +2.4° 10.21" -1.42"
Frankfort 76.5° +1.8° 18.58" +6.74"
Lexington 76.3° +1.6° 13.54" +1.20"
Louisville Bowman 78.7° +1.9° 19.49" +7.87"
Louisville International 79.5° +1.7° 18.74" +7.39"

 

8th warmest summer on record at Bowling Green
5th wettest summer on record at Frankfort
8th warmest and 6th wettest summer on record at Louisville

Tornado damage in Harrison County, Indiana, on July 20. Photo shared with us via social media courtesy Will Clark.