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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

John Gordon from NWS Louisville and Dr. Stu Foster from the Kentucky Mesonet spoke at the KCJEA (Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association) Annual Winter Conference at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington, KY this afternoon.  Both spoke about how valuable the Kentucky Mesonet is to the state of Kentucky.  In particular, the Kentucky Mesonet provides valuable observations that help NWS Louisville forecasters in many ways.  For example, the data goes into weather models which help forecasters determine the 7-day forecast.  Also this dense network of observations of near real-time data is monitored and analyzed closely during periods of inclement weather and aides in warning decisions.  The Kentucky Mesonet plays a key role in forecasting weather and weather hazards for the citizens of Kentucky.