Tuesday Morning Update

Real-time radar:

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Today 5/20 – Mostly Sunny; Windy – High 86º / Tonight – Mostly Clear;  – Low 62º

6am 59º – 9am 70º – 12pm 81º – 3pm 86º – 6pm 83º – 9pm 75º

The weather just in the past 24 hours has shown significant improvements with the exit of all the upper level energy over our area and a ridge of high pressure moving overhead with resulting winds shifting from the south and southwest allowing for rebounding temperatures. Yesterday, abundant sunshine and moderate humidity levels were an example of more expected weather for May but were still just a bit under average for this time.

However, today will continue to be a warming trend over the area with strengthening winds out of the southwest continuing to allow for warming temperatures in the mid to upper 80’s and dewpoints in the mid to upper 50’s across the area.

High pressure will continue to slowly push to our southwest with surface heating and pressure gradient force allowing for winds to likely increase throughout the day. Winds from 15-20 mph are likely and gusts slightly higher also possible.

Skies will remain mostly sunny as high pressure is continuing to inhibit cloud development. This is some absolutely awesome weather to report for today, a little taste of summer.

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Wednesday 5/21 – Mostly Sunny; – High 87º / Wednesday Night– Mostly Cloudy / T-Storms possible;  – Low 63º

6am 62º – 9am 73º – 12pm 82º – 3pm 87º – 6pm 82º – 9pm 75º

Wednesday will be a very close replica of Tuesday across the area with the exception of more available moisture in the air with resulting higher humidity levels. This is due to the southerly winds continuing to stay active overnight Tuesday and Wednesday morning pumping in Gulf moisture into Kentucky.

Cloud cover will most likely increase throughout the day as well as another system approaches into the region. Expect widespread mid to upper 80’s for highs and dewpoints in the mid 60’s. Winds may calm a bit from Tuesday but will remain around 10-15mph throughout the day.

Wednesday night will be our next mentionable chance for precipitation as a cold front approaching from the northwest will be a focal point for scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop.

This front should remain to our northwest until Thursday morning. A surface map from the Weather Prediction Center below displays the approaching front and southwesterly winds as a result of the high pressure to our southeast:

It’s that time of year folks, good weather only sticks around for so long and the next system due up will eventually move in. As of now the main threat for Wednesday night will be the presence of thunderstorms and precipitation in the area.

The SPC has an eye on the Ohio Valley for the Sight risk of severe weather. As the system continues to change and develop, forecasts will as well, so stay weather aware. Here’s an outlook from the Storm Prediction Center:

As this next system approaches, we will continue to monitor any threat for severe weather and keep you updated here. And as always, stay tuned to @WxOrNotBG and @WarrenCountyWX on Twitter. Enjoy this beautiful Tuesday that’s on tap and don’t forget about those high fives!