Scattered storms and strong winds moved into the Louisville area on Tuesday, marking the start of a wet season ahead of the forecast. More moisture is expected in the region due to a weakening tropical depression that is expected to make landfall later this week.
The National Weather Service is forecasting strong to severe storms for Tuesday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds likely. Similar conditions are forecast throughout the week. Here’s what we know.
“Active Weather Week” for regions in Kentucky
The NWS describes the week as “active weather” for Louisville and the surrounding area, with damaging winds and possible hail. A brief tornado “cannot be ruled out.” Periods of rain are forecast daily before a “weakening tropical system” arrives in Bluegrass on Friday. Widespread rain is expected throughout the day as the system moves through the region.
NWS officials said rains in the coming days would “help alleviate the ongoing drought,” but localized flooding was possible later this week.
The agency said the Storm Prediction Center also issued a Level 2 slight threat of severe weather for parts of central Kentucky.
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Tuesday
According to the NWS seven-day forecast, showers and thunderstorms are predicted before 2 p.m., with showers likely and a storm possible by 3 p.m., followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The chance of precipitation is 90%, with between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of new precipitation possible. Temperatures will reach a high of nearly 27 degrees, with light winds blowing from the southwest at 8-10 mph.
At night there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m. It will be mostly cloudy with a low of around 19 degrees and a weak southwest wind of 8 km/h.
Wednesday
There is a 30 percent chance of rain, especially after 2 p.m. with cloudy skies and a light southwest wind. High 76, low 64.
Light winds and a 40 percent chance of rain are forecast for the night.
Thursday
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