at 6:06 AM by Jacob Wilkins

Stormy Bowling Green Weather Returns

Real Time Bowling Green Weather Radar:

Yesterday’s Weather

Yesterday was quite toasty for Bowling Green weather. According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, KY, the high temperature was 93°, measured at 3:24 PM. The low was 76° measured at 4:56 AM. A ”trace” amount of rain was recorded at the airport. This brings our July accumulated rainfall up to 5.93″, which is 317% of normal precipitation for the month of July thus far.

BWG Climate Report from Yesterday
BWG Climate Report from Yesterday

Forecast Summary

Today: Showers and Thunderstorms likely. Some may be strong to severe. Highs will likely be around 88°. Showers and storms diminish overnight with a low around 72°.

  • Waking Up: 🌤 77°
  • Lunch Time: 🌤 ⛈ 86°
  • Evening:  🌤 ⛈ 83°

Friday: Isolated showers and storms will be possible with a high around 87°. Showers and thunderstorms may continue overnight with a low around 70°.

  • Waking Up:  🌤 75°
  • Lunch Time: 🌤 85°
  • Evening:  🌤 ⛈ 81°

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms possible with a high around 86°. Showers should diminish overnight with a low around 69°.

  • Waking Up: 🌤 73°
  • Lunch Time: 🌤 ⛈ 83°
  • Evening: 🌤 ⛈ 81°

Forecast Discussion

A quick look at radar this morning shows nothing in the way of precipitation. However, a roost ring did make an appearance. A “roost ring” is a ring that appears on radar from a flock of birds taking flight in the early morning hours.

Conditions today are already steamy. Dew point temperatures are in the 70s this morning, which will quickly destabilize the atmosphere ahead of an advancing cold front. CAPE values will rise to around 3-4,000 Joules, which is indicative of strong to severe storms. The limiting factor today will be the lack of shear in place across the region.

Nevertheless, the Storm Prediction Center has placed our region in a “slight” risk of severe storms. Flash flooding will be another concern as Precipitable Water values will once again approach 2″ across the region. This, combined with slow movement of storms, may lead to some localized flash flooding across the region. So, gusty winds, vivid lightning, and flash flooding are the main concerns today.

Severe Weather Outlook - Valid Today - NOAA SPC
Severe Weather Outlook – Valid Today – NOAA SPC

Unfortunately, the aforementioned front will stall across the region in the overnight hours and into tomorrow, meaning thunderstorms and showers will once again be possible tomorrow. However, instability is expected to remain much lower, so severe weather is not anticipated at this time. Due to cloud cover and rain, the high temperature may be a few degrees lower than today.

Can't win em all...it's a trade off.
Can’t win em all…it’s a trade off.

With the aid of a strong thunderstorm complex, the cold front might finally push through the region on Saturday. This will bring a chance of morning showers and thunderstorms with it. However, it should bring some slightly cooler temperatures for the weekend, so I won’t complain!

Extended Outlook

With the ridge expected to continue to build next week, the extended outlook doesn’t look so great. A big ol’ ridge in the summer means hot and dry…and trust me, a big ol’ ridge develops.

That should wrap up this forecast. Be sure to follow @WxOrNotBG for the latest Bowling Green weather information. Have a great day!