Midday Severe Weather Update

Substantial clearing is taking place in west and central Kentucky. Any sunshine will aid in the development of instability across the region, which is the fuel that storms thrive on. We expect the clearing to continue to take place in the afternoon. Temperatures are likely to top out around 79°, some places may even reach the low 80s.

The showers and thunderstorms expected to impact us this morning never developed. This means there are very few boundaries to work with in southern Kentucky, potentially keeping things from getting widespread, especially in the afternoon. However, any thunderstorms that do form this afternoon and evening will be in an environment conducive to very large hail, strong, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes.

The Storm Prediction Center has placed south-central Kentucky in an “Enhanced” risk of severe weather for this afternoon and this evening. They agree that large hail, damaging wind, and isolated tornadoes will be possible.

An additional round of thunderstorms will likely form as the surface low pressure system moves closer to the region. Strong winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes will be possible with this line as well. Check back for more frequent updates and follow @WxOrNotBG and @WarrenCountyWX on Twitter for the latest Bowling Green weather information. Stay safe!