The storm team is tracking the threat for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Right now the Storm Prediction Center has nearly all of South Central Kentucky in a SLIGHT RISK for severe storms later on today.
That's right. Though the area is experience fair weather right now with temperatures in the mid and upper 80s, it's helping to ripen up the atmosphere for severe development. Oh yeah, and if you can feel the moisture, that's because dew points are right around 70 across the area this afternoon.
The hot and moist atmosphere over Bowling Green will help keep things destabilized for this afternoon as a cold front and thunderstorm complex from Missouri sink southward into our region for this afternoon.
TIMING AND IMPACTS
A few isolated and scattered storms will fire up ahead of a cluster of storms diving in from the northwest. The primary threats are damaging winds and heavy rain, of course lightning will be thrown into the mix. While not impressive, there is a chance for at least a brief isolated tornado.
According to the HRRR forecast model, storms will begin to fire around 1PM, and move through the area between 3PM and 5PM.
With that in mind, definitely have a rain plan ready to go if you have outdoor activities planned this afternoon. For the pool lovers, it'd probably be better to get in the swim time now as opposed to later.
Stay tuned to the storm team on Facebook and Twitter regarding any severe weather this afternoon, and as always, have a good one!
- Chris Reece
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