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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

After a recent stretch of record breaking warmth, December 2015 went down as the warmest since records began at both Jackson and London. This record is credited to the numerous high temperature records set during the month.  Here is a summary of the record highs for London and Jackson, KY during the month of December:

  London, KY   Jackson, KY

 

New Record

Old Record

        

New Record

Old Record
Saturday (12/12) 71 67 (1972)   71 65 (2006/2007)
Sunday (12/13) 67 67 (1984/2007)   70 67 (1984)
Wednesday (12/16) 69 68 (2006)   70 67 (2001)
Thursdsay (12/24) 72 72 (1964)   72 68 (1982)
Saturday (12/26) 71 70 (1987)   68 61 (2008)
Sunday (12/27) 75 70 (2008)   77 71 (2008)
Monday (12/28) 72 72 (1984)      

 

Here is a graphic showing where the December 2015 average temperature ranks at London and Jackson with respect to the average temperature for December.