Crazy Weather Ride Ahead

 We have some wild weather events coming up, from 50 degree highs with potential thunderstorms to frigidly cold temperatures with snow chances. Strong gusty winds are expected to return tomorrow and a Wind Advisory has been issued:

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Indiana and central Kentucky. * WHEN...From 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Friday to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It is possible that portions of this wind advisory may be upgraded to a high wind warning if the threat for damaging wind gusts increases. Stay up to date with the latest forecasts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

The Storm Prediction Center has Central Kentucky in a Marginal Risk for severe weather on Friday. Overall the threat for severe weather here is low with a 5% chance for damaging winds, the hail and tornado threat is zero. Tornadoes, (a few of which may be strong) are most probable across the 10% hatched significant zone in the Enhanced Risk area which includes portions of Central and Southern Alabama, Georgia, South and North Carolina. All modes of severe weather is possible in these location, there is also a 30% hatched significant damaging wind threat that includes portions of Alabama, North Central Georgia, North and South Carolina.

Here is what the HRRR model is anticipating precipitation to evolve tomorrow.

For our area in Central Kentucky, heavy rain and gusty winds are the threats, the WPC has the area highlighted in a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall from this system.

Then, we turn out attention to the upcoming below normal cold temperatures that will come  crashing in from the West. We are expected this spend around 120 hours or so below freezing. Lows in the single digits and teens to mid twenties for highs are expected. 

Continuing to watch the potential for accumulating snow on Sunday, Day 4. Snowfall totals are uncertain at this time. 

Overall, the main story will be gusty winds and heavy rain, then we get ready to brace cold temperatures and snowfall potential. The worst of the severe weather is expected to be South and East of our area here in Kentucky.

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