at 6:06 AM by Tori Schow

Stormy Bowling Green Weather

Real Time Bowling Green Weather Radar

Yesterday’s Weather

Whew, it’s hot!! According to the National Weather Service, a high temperature of 92° was recorded yesterday. I don’t know about y’all, but I walk outside and the heat just hits me like a ton of bricks right to the face!

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Via Giphy.com

Forecast Summary

Today: Partly sunny with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region in the afternoon and evening; Highs near 92° with heat index values around 100°. Overnight, continued showers and thunderstorms possible with lows around 74°.

  • Wake Up: 🌤77°
  • Lunchtime:🌤 ⛈90°
  • Evening: ⛈🌤85°

Tomorrow: Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening; Highs near 90°. Overnight, continued scattered shower and thunderstorm chances with lows around 74°.

  • Wake Up: 🌤76°
  • Lunchtime: 🌤⛈88°
  • Evening: ⛈🌤86°

Wednesday: Again, scattered showers and thunderstorms with highs around 89°. Overnight, continued scattered showers and thunderstorms with lows around 74°.

  • Wake Up: 🌤76°
  • Lunchtime: 🌤88°
  • Evening: ⛈🌤84°

Discussion

Due to the placement of that upper-level ridge, we are now in a northwest flow. The movement of this ridge will allow for the placement of a broad surface trough across the region. This trough looks to move in by tonight and stall out over the region until mid-week, increasing our rain chances.

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NAM 500 mb Upper Level Winds, valid Monday 7:00 PM, via COD Meteorology

Disturbances associated with this northwest flow will cause storm chances to be prevalent over the next several days. Precipitable Water values are high, meaning that these thunderstorms will carry very heavy rainfall with them. Instability values will also be high from diurnal heating, which could allow for some very strong winds associated with these storms.

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NAM 4 km Simulated Reflectivity, valid Monday 4:00 PM, via COD Meteorology

NAMMA_prec_pwat_069NAM Precipitable Water, valid Wednesday 4:00 PM, via COD Meteorology

As the frontal boundary moves closer to the Bowling Green area Tuesday, more widespread coverage of storms is expected. The main threats for all of these storms, not just the ones on Tuesday, will be heavy rainfall and strong winds. As of right now, there is no need to worry about severe weather potential, but stay updated with the blog in the case of new information.

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NAM 4 km Temperatures, valid Monday 2:00 PM, via COD Meteorology

As far as temperatures go, today will be another hot and muggy one, with heat index temperatures around 100 degrees! Tuesday and Wednesday look to be a little cooler as we experience more cloud cover and showers and storms.  

Extended Outlook

According to the Climate Prediction Center 8-14 Day outlook, we can expect both above average temperatures and precipitation across the region. I know I keep saying this, but it just doesn’t look like the heat is going to die down anytime soon, so make sure to stay hydrated and be smart about outdoor activities!

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Via CPC, 8-14 day temperature outlook

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Via CPC, 8-14 day precipitation outlook

Well, that’s all I got for y’all! Make sure to follow@WxOrNotBG on Twitter and like Landon Hampton on Facebook for the latest weather information. Have a wonderful week and stay cool!