Evening Thunderstorm Update

Real Time Bowling Green Weather Radar:

Isolated Strong/Severe Storms Possible This Evening

The Storm Prediction Center is monitoring our region for the potential of severe weather. According to their latest mesoscale discussion, there is a 20% chance a severe thunderstorm watch will be issued.

Good afternoon everyone. Much of south central Kentucky has experienced mostly clear skies throughout much of the day. Temperatures as of 3 PM across the region have risen to around 80°F. This is aiding in the building of instability to the west of the region along the cold front.

Showers and thunderstorms may form along the cold front as it continues to move to the east. Strong wind shear is present along and ahead of the front. This, combined with instability, could lead to some isolated strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging wind being the main threat. Low level shear also supports a very small, nonzero tornado threat. Small hail can’t be ruled out in some of the stronger storms as well. The Storm Prediction Center has placed our region in a “marginal” risk of severe weather this evening.

The HRRR model shown below depicts a line of showers and thunderstorms moving into the region around 6-8 PM this evening. Stay tuned to @WxOrNotBG for the latest Bowling Green weather information.