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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

A hot and humid weekend is in store with highs in the 90s and heat index readings nearing 100 in some areas. While an isolated shower or storm can’t be ruled out across Kentucky this afternoon, most areas should stay dry for one more day. Daily chances for showers and storms return starting tomorrow and continue through the week ahead. It will remain quite warm and humid though with highs in the upper 80s to around 90 through mid week.