Storm System to Bring Gusty Winds and Colder Weather to South-Central Kentucky

A new storm system is expected to bring scattered showers and gusty winds to South-Central Kentucky on Wednesday evening, according to a report from WBKO.

While the immediate weather impacts are projected to be low, the passing system will change regional temperatures. The weather pattern will transition from the current cycle of chilly mornings and warm, sunny afternoons into a period of much colder conditions.

Wednesday evening storm timing

The system is expected to begin forming over the Midwest on Tuesday afternoon. As clouds build, showers are forecast to return to the region starting around 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

This weather system is expected to move through the area quickly. Meteorologist Reagan Hurt reports that the rain should be out of the region by midnight.

The primary hazards associated with Wednesday’s system include:

Scattered showers beginning around 6 p.m.
Potential for gusty winds reaching upward of 30 mph.
Low probability of thunder.
Estimated rainfall totals of approximately 0.25 inches.

The shift in weather will mark the end of the recent temperature swings that have characterized the local autumn weather.

Temperatures drop into the upper 20s in South-Central Kentucky

Following the passage of the storm system and its attached cold front, temperatures in South-Central Kentucky are expected to plummet. Overnight temperatures and early morning lows are forecast to drop into the upper 20s.

The cold air is expected to persist through the daylight hours as well. Daily highs for the end of the week are projected to reach only into the upper 40s.

The transition into winter-like temperatures will impact morning commutes throughout the coming week. Forecasts indicate that morning lows will likely stay at or below freezing into next week, even as afternoon temperatures slowly become more mild.