Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

July 2015 was the wettest July on record for the state of Kentucky...

New monthly precipitation records for July in eastern Kentucky included:

12.64 inches at Cave Run Lake
11.23 inches at London
11.12 inches at Buckhorn Lake
11.10 inches at Island City
10.64 inches at Hazard Water Plant
10.18 inches at Skyline
9.24 inches at Carr Creek Lake

Jackson had its second wettest July with 8.87 inches of rain. Williamsburg had its fourth wettest July with 10.16 inches.

The graphics below show the estimated July 2015 rainfall from Kentucky and surrounding areas, as well as the departure from normal.

Kentucky: July, 2015 Monthly Observed Precipitation Valid at 8/1/2015 1200 UTC - Created 8/3/15 22:04 UTC

Kentucky: July, 2015 Monthly Departure from Normal Precipitation Valid at 8/1/2015 1200 UTC - Created 8/3/15 22:04 UTC

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Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Wettest July on Record for Kentucky