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Heat Continues for the East and South-Central U.S.; Strong to Severe Storms Across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

The extremely dangerous heat wave continues across the East Coast and much of the South-Central U.S. today. Record high temperatures are expected for some areas especially across the Mid-Atlantic where extreme heat risk conditions reside. There is a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) of severe thunderstorms today for the northern Mid-Atlantic into portions of southern New England. Read More >

The season started out fairly quiet with a few light snows in December and January and a cold, white Christmas. Things took a significant turn for the worse in February with frequent snows, ice from freezing rain, subzero temperatures, and historic rainfall that led to major flooding in early March.

December Summary

January Summary

February Summary
 

  Average Temperature Departure from Normal Precipitation Departure from Normal Snow Departure from Normal
Bowling Green 37.7° -0.3° 15.05" +2.68" 8.8" +1.0"
Frankfort 34.6° -0.1° 10.70" +0.14"    
Lexington 33.3° -1.9° 11.94" +1.61" 18.5" +7.5"
Louisville Ali 36.5° -0.7° 12.24" +1.99" 17.5" +6.7"
Louisville Bowman 35.9° -0.7° 11.59" +1.02"    

 

Georgetown, Kentucky January 28, 2021

Georgetown, Kentucky on January 28. Courtesy Ron Malinowski