One Last Day of Great Weather before the Heat Returns

The Headline

Take advantage of this amazing weather now before the heat and rain chances return once again, and they’ll be back sooner rather than later…

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By Tuesday, we’ll be smacked in the face by a nice dose of reality in the form of some good ole Kentucky style heat and humidity. And by Wednesday, we’ll see the return of rain and thunderstorm chances. All good things must come to an end.

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The Details

An area of high pressure at the surface has helped a good amount to keep us nice and dry this past weekend.

Area of High Pressure affecting South Central Kentucky is labeled with a blue “H” and is centered over Chicago

Today, this large dome will continue to help in providing us pleasant and dry weather. Winds from the north will continue to usher that nice cool and dry air.

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However, by tomorrow things begin to deteriorate as humidity begins to make an unwelcomed return…

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Temperatures will be much closer to the average high for this time of year (90 degrees) as warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico makes itself at home.

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Anndd with this combination of heat and humidity, it will help to prime us for a few isolated pop-up showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday.


The Forecast

Today: Partly sunny skies with temperatures warming up to around 87°F. Overnight expect cool and clear conditions with some areas of patchy fog. Lows near 65°F.

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy skies and more humid. Highs near 89°F. Overnight clouds increase with with lows near 67.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies with an increase in humidity. Highs near 88. Overnight mostly cloudy skies with lows near 67°F.


The Decisions

Take advantage of the nice weather today while you can!

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By tomorrow and Wednesday, stay cool and hydrated and keep the rain gear handy.

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That’s all I’ve got for y’all! Thanks for checking into wxornotBG this morning, and be sure to follow @wxornotBG and @WKUweather on Twitter and like Landon Hampton on Facebook for the latest weather information throughout the day. Have a great day!