Friday’s Bowling Green Weather Update

Real-Time Bowling Green Weather Regional Radar:

**Heat Advisory for Warren & Butler County until Monday, 6pm.**

This Afternoon – Mostly Sunny; Hot & Humid – High 95º / Tonight – Partly Cloudy; Stray Shower/Storm – Low 74º

3pm 95º (*101º) – 6pm 91º (*98º) – 9pm 84º (*90º) – 12am 79º – 3am 76º – 6am 74º      (*Heat Index)

It’s another scorcher out there for Bowling Green weather as afternoon temperatures have soared into the low-mid 90’s. Dewpoints have remained in the lower 70’s across southern Kentucky as the heat has become oppressive. Factor in heat indices in the lower 100’s as you read this and conditions feel even hotter.

Not a fan of this heat? Well, me neither. A ridge of high pressure will continue to build across the region keeping these uncomfortable conditions around through the weekend. Several upper level disturbances will slide across the Commonwealth with a focus across central and northern Kentucky. With that said, we’ll keep a slight chance for an isolated shower or storm tonight. Otherwise, look for another calm one with warm lows in the mid 70’s.

 

Sat – Mostly Sunny; Sct’d Storms – High 96º / Sat Night – Partly Cloudy; Iso’d Storms – Low 75º

The upper level ridging will continue its movement across the region. However, several weaker shortwave disturbances are expected to slide around this feature as it builds towards the Commonwealth. Another disturbance will work into the Bluegrass Region (central Kentucky) with a northwest-southeastward track.

With dewpoint temperatures in the lower 70’s and precipitable water values around 2.0” for much of the day, we can’t rule out some isolated-scattered storm development by late afternoon, early evening. While chances remain slight at best, it’s still a possibility. Outside of any storm activity, the heat and humidity will remain in-tact. Look for conditions to calm into Saturday night with warm lows in the mid 70’s under partly cloudy skies.

 

Sun – Mostly Sunny; Iso’d Storms – High 95º / Sun Night – Partly Cloudy, Warm – Low 74º

The latter part of our weekend will offer little change. Afternoon highs will remain hot as temperatures climb into the middle 90’s. Heat index values will climb over the century mark as uncomfortable conditions win out again.

An isolated shower or storm will remain in the forecast through the afternoon hours as activity will remain widely scattered. Otherwise, look for partly cloudy skies Sunday night with warm lows in the mid 70’s.

That does it for now, folks. Be sure to stay up to date with all your real time Bowling Green weather info @WxOrNotBG and @WarrenCountyWX on twitter. Stay cool out there and don’t forget your Heat Safety Tips !