Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

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	Average Temperature	Departure from Normal	Rain	Departure from Normal
Bowling Green	79.8°	+2.7°	18.75"	+7.12"
Frankfort	77.5°	+2.8°	16.39"	+4.55"
Lexington	77.4°	+2.7°	16.08"	+3.74"
Louisville Bowman	79.2°	+2.4°	15.96"	+4.34"
Louisville International	80.1°	+2.3°	14.61"	+3.26"

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3rd warmest summer on record at Louisville
6th warmest summer on record at Bowling Green and Lexington
7th warmest summer on record at Frankfort
4th wettest summer on record at Bowling Green

A funnel cloud over Winchester on August 18. Courtesy Michael Gevedon

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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

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