Heavy Rain Dominates the Forecast

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Active pattern starts today; FLOOD concerns all the way into the upcoming weekend.

Posted by Landon Hampton on Wednesday, February 21, 2018

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 6 AM Sunday for the entire region.

Heavy rain will be the main story today. Rain will continue throughout the day, being heavy at times. Wind will shift out of the north, dropping temperatures some throughout the day. Temperatures around 60° now, will drop into the low 50s by this evening.

NAM Model Forecast Temperatures - Valid 3 PM - pivotalweather.com
NAM Model Forecast Temperatures – Valid 3 PM – pivotalweather.com

Heavy rain will continue overnight as lows drop into the upper 40s.

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Rainy Thursday

Another wet day is forecast Thursday. Temperatures will be cooler again as well, but still mild for February, topping out in the low 60s. Rain will continue throughout the day.  WKU students running to class like…

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A break in the rain is possible Thursday night as a warm front lifts through the region. Temperatures will likely warm overnight as we wake up to temperatures in the low 60s. Rain totals by Friday morning will be between 1.5 to 2.5″.

NAM Forecast Rainfall - Valid Through 6 AM Friday - pivotalweather.com
NAM Forecast Rainfall – Valid Through 6 AM Friday – pivotalweather.com

Warm Friday

Friday looks warm and dry for the most part. Temperatures will warm back into the low to mid 70s. A few showers will be possible in the afternoon. Southerly winds may gust up to 25 mph. Rain will likely continue Friday night as lows drop into the upper 50s.

NAM Forecast Surface Pattern - Valid Friday afternoon - College of DuPage
NAM Forecast Surface Pattern – Valid Friday afternoon – College of DuPage

Strong Storms Possible Saturday?

Some strong storms may be possible Saturday and into Saturday night as a cold front works through the region. Strong shear and marginal instability will be in place, which can usually yield some strong to severe storms in the cold months. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined areas just to our south and west in a severe risk. This may change over the coming days.

SPC Severe Weather Forecast - Valid Saturday - NOAA SPC
SPC Severe Weather Forecast – Valid Saturday – NOAA SPC

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