Clear and Cooler Temperatures Across Much of the Eastern U.S.; Heavy Rain in Florida

A high pressure system is bringing mostly clear skies and cooler temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. to the Mid-South. A stationary front will produce thunderstorms and heavy rain across the Florida Peninsula to the immediate Southeastern coast. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central and southern Plains. Read More >

NWS Louisville attended the Ohio River Basin Tri-agency Meeting this past week which is a hydrology focused meeting between the NWS, USGS and USACE. These agencies work together to improve and manage river and reservoir observations and forecasts across the Ohio Valley. Also, NWS Louisville was invited to speak to National USGS Director Dr. Applegate during his visit to the USGS in Louisville this past week. NWS Louisville Service Hydrologist Andrea Schoettmer spoke to the Director about the great collaboration between the USGS and NWS and how the USGS robust river gauge network provides ground truth and aides NWS river forecasts. Another hot topic of conversation was the Eastern KY Flood of July 2022, and how our agencies can work together to improve river observations and flood warning systems for rural communities like those of Eastern KY.

The image below shows Dr. Applegate addressing the USGS Louisville staff.