Nice Monday Then Unsettled Weather Returns

Good Sunday evening to you! I hope everyone has enjoyed the beautiful weekend we've had here in south central Kentucky and northern Tennessee. High pressure has allowed for sunny skies, and seasonable temperatures in the 90s. Better yet, the lack of humidity has made it simply a great start to August, and a wonderful weekend for outdoor plans.

It looks like we'll squeeze another dry day in tomorrow before the unsettled weather returns for the second half of the week. Monday should be mostly sunny once again, with temperatures creeping toward the mid-90s for the afternoon high.

A surface front will be trailing across the region tomorrow, bringing some moisture, but keeping the rain concentrated in the areas to our north. A scattered shower or storm cannot be ruled out for our area, but the models currently show this rain remaining in the upper-half of Kentucky. However, this moisture in the atmosphere will cause dew points to climb back up into the mid to upper-60s, making it feel more humid outside.

WPC Surface Map, Valid 1 PM Monday, via NOAA

As for Tuesday, a few more disturbances will be riding along a stationary front that will allow for scattered showers and storms throughout the day. While some of these are possible during the morning hours, the rain will make its way south more during the afternoon and evening. Shower and storm chances will increase and continue for the remainder of the workweek.

WPC Surface Map, Valid 7 PM Tuesday, via NOAA

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Forecast

Tonight: Mostly clear, low around 66°. Light and variable wind.

Monday: Mostly sunny and more humid. High of 93°. Winds from the west at 7-10 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, low of 69°. Winds becoming calm.

Tuesday: Partly sunny with a high of 92°. Scattered showers and storms possible.


Thanks for reading, and have a great rest of your night!


Mallory Schnell