Wet Week Ahead

Good evening! I hope everyone has gotten a chance to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather we've had this holiday weekend, as storm chances will be returning to our area for the next several days. Today, we hit 85° at the airport, with strong southerly winds allowing those temperatures to hike 5° above the normal. The weather has been treating us nicely this weekend, allowing for our favorite Memorial Day Weekend outdoor activities, but the conditions will not be as favorable beginning tomorrow.

Below is a forecast surface map from the Weather Depiction Center, valid for 7 AM tomorrow morning:

WPC Surface Map, Valid 7AM Monday

Rain chances will begin to pick up tonight, especially to the areas west of I-65. Those of us in Bowling Green could see a scattered storm or two tonight, but the better chance of storms comes Memorial Day and into Tuesday. The upper-atmosphere will provide us with enough lift to produce storms, as strong southerly winds (gusts up to 20-25 mph) transport moisture into the area.

The models are currently showing a wave of rain/storm chances for our western counties tonight, another one tomorrow morning, and then scattered storms through the afternoon and evening. Severe weather is not expected at this time, but downpours and gusty winds are possible. Be sure to grab your umbrella tomorrow and keep it with you for the next several days!

Quantitative Precipitation Forecast, Valid 7PM Sunday - 7PM Tuesday, via NOAA

There looks to be a brief break from the rain Monday night before precipitation chances come back into play early Tuesday. These storm chances will ramp up in the afternoon Tuesday, with the possibility for severe weather. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates if severe weather does arise!

Forecast

Tonight: Slight chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low of 70°. Southerly winds 15-20 mph.

Memorial Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. High of 80°. Winds from the south up to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.

Monday Night: Brief break from the rain. Low of 67°. Southeast winds around 10 mph.

Tuesday: Rain chances continue, with a high around 80°. Southerly winds pick up at 15 mph.


Thanks for reading and have a great night!

Mallory Schnell