Storm Chances Increase As Heat Continues

Good morning south central Kentucky, with a hot, humid environment in place, storm chances increase as heat continues into the middle of the week.

It is still in the 70's during the middle of the night with near 100%. This is what we call KY mesonet soup. h/t kymesonet.org — It is still in the 70’s during the middle of the night with humidity near 100%. This is what we call KY mesonet soup. h/t kymesonet.org

Soupy Air Mass Ups Storm Chances

To be clear, today’s heat and humidity will make it feel like you are in the soup, not that you want to eat it. h/t tenor

Highs will reach the upper 80’s this afternoon with scattered thunderstorms popping up around the region. No severe storms are expected today, but you might end up in a downpour this afternoon if you are unlucky.

Several thundershowers are expected to bubble up today after lunch. h/t pivotalwx

Tomorrow looks similarly soupy with another chance of afternoon thunderstorms and highs in the upper 80’s, and feels like temperatures peaking near 100 where we are not doused by showers.

Thunderstorms are like nature's ice bucket challenges. The air cools down, but you drenched. h/t tenor — Thunderstorms are like nature’s ice bucket challenges. The air cools down, but you drenched. h/t tenor

Severe Storms Could Be Possible Tuesday and Wednesday

Weather chart for Tuesday morning. h/t WPC

A weak “cold” front will slowly start approaching south central Kentucky on Tuesday. This will supply us the instability needed for more thunderstorms, and may be even a few severe storms on Tuesday and Wednesday.

You were right to be suspicious of that warm up, partner. h/t giphy.com — Watch for storms on Tuesday and Wednesday. h/t giphy.com

Whether the severe storms come or not, it will stay hot and humid with increased chances of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Highs will reach the upper 80’s each day while feeling even hotter when you consider the humidity.

Front Pushes Through Late Week

The cold front will finally push through sometime on Thursday, which should at least decrease the rain chances, humidity, and even temperatures slightly for a couple days.

Hopefully the cold front will sweep out some dog days of summer late this week. h/t tenor

That’s all I have for today, follow @wxornotbg for the latest updates.