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Kentucky Weather Summary--2000: By: Tom Priddy UK Ag. Weather Center --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For July 10 to July 16, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Last week saw several days of severe thunderstorms across the state some with damaging winds, several tornado warnings, and flooding in Eastern Kentucky. These storms provided some needed rain in Central portions of the state, but very little in Western Kentucky where rain is needed for agriculture. The rest of the week saw hot, muggy conditions across the state with temperatures in the 90s and heat indices near 100. Temperatures for the week averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. For July 8th the Palmer Drought Index showed the hydrological conditions for the West and Central in a MODERATE drought, Central in a MILD drought, and East in an INCIPIENT (beginning stage) drought. The Crop Moisture Index for the same time showed some drying of the topsoil in West and Central sections with adequate moisture for agricultural purposes for Bluegrass and East sections of Kentucky. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.94 inches statewide which was 0.11 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.48 inches, Central 0.49 inches, Bluegrass 0.79 inches and East 2.01 inches, which was -0.45, -0.61, -0.27 and +0.88 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah to a high of 2.99 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For July 3 to July 9, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: The beginning of the work week saw much of the state receiving rain showers with heavy rains at times. There was also severe weather during this time with a tornado warning along the Ohio River and a wet microburst (damaging winds) in Fayette county. This rainfall has continued to help the state in alleviating some of the hydrological drought. The work week also saw cooler temperatures until the weekend when hot, humid conditions returned. Temperatures for the period averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 71 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. As of July 1st the Palmer Drought Index indicated that West, Central, and Bluegrass were in a MODERATE DROUGHT hydrologically with the East at NEAR NORMAL conditions. At this same time the Crop Moisture Index indicated that all of Kentucky was at NEAR NORMAL conditions agriculturally. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.65 inches statewide which was 0.40 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.30 inches, Central 0.35 inches, Bluegrass 1.29 inches and East 0.67 inches, which was -0.63, -0.75, +0.24 and -0.47 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah to a high of 2.21 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 06-26-2000 to 07-02-2000 Rainfall occurred during the first half of the workweek; then dry for the remainder of the week. The end of this rainfall ended a long run of daily rainfall events back to June 15th for many locations in the state. The cooler temperatures during the workweek were replaced by muggy, very warm temperatures on the weekend. Temperatures for the week averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL across the state. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature were 1 degree BELOW NORMAL across the state. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.04 inches statewide which was 0.11 inches ABOVE NORMAL and the third week straight with ABOVE NORMAL rainfall. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.92 inches, Central 1.16 inches, Bluegrass 0.92 inches and East 1.17 inches, which was +0.05, +0.19, -0.01 and +0.19 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Covington to a high of 1.91 inches at Louisville. The June 26th, Palmer Drought Severity Index indicated West KY in Mild hydrologic drought and the remainder of the state in Moderate hydrologic drought. The Crop Moisture Index indicated favorably moist short-term conditions for the Eastern half of the state while the Western half was slightly dry for agricultural purposes. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 12 to June 18,2000 ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL AND ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES: Much needed rainfall occurred over the weekend throughout the state which helped to put a dent in the hydrological drought and provided surplus moisture for agricultural purposes. It was also hot and muggy during the work week with high's in the upper 80s to 90s and with summer-like lows near 70. Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 69 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. On June 10 the Palmer Drought Index showed all of the state in a MODERATE drought except for the Bluegrass region which was in a SEVERE drought hydrologically. The Crop Moisture Index for June 10 showed the state at NEAR NORMAL conditions agriculturally. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.04 inches statewide which was 1.15 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.44 inches, Central 1.92 inches, Bluegrass 2.27 inches and East 1.55 inches, which was 1.58, 1.00, 1.39 and 0.63 inches ABOVE NORMAL respectively. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.27 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 3.80 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 5 to June 11, 2000 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: The start of the work week saw cool temperatures across Kentucky with some areas of the state reaching record lows but as the week continued temperatures began to rise to the 80s and reach more summer-like conditions. Dry conditions also continued across the state showing no relief to the minor hydrological drought that is across much of Kentucky. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 57 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. On June 3 the Palmer Drought Index showed the west at NEAR NORMAL conditions with the rest of the state in a MODERATE drought hydrologically. The Crop Moisture Index for June 3 showed the west as ABNORMALLY MOIST with the rest of the state at NEAR NORMAL conditions agriculturally. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.18 inches statewide which was 0.71 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.12 inches, Central 0.06 inches, Bluegrass 0.36 inches and East 0.17 inches, which was 0.73, 0.86, 0.52 and 0.75 inches BELOW NORMAL respectively. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 0.87 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For May 30 to June 4, 2000 NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Warm temperatures and dry conditions occurred during much of the work week with the highs getting up into the 80s creating summer-like conditions across the state. The dry conditions did help to dry out wet fields that were created by the previous week's above normal rainfall across Kentucky. Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. As of May 27th, the Palmer Drought Index had the Bluegrass Region in a MODERATE drought with the rest of the state at NEAR NORMAL conditions hydrologically and the Crop Moisture Index showed all of the state except the Bluegrass Region with ABNORMALLY Moist conditions agriculturally. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.75 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.07 inches, Central 0.03 inches, Bluegrass 0.08 inches and East 0.08 inches, which was 0.73, 0.81, 0.72 and 0.74 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.43 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week May 22-28, 2000 Cool Daytime Temperatures, Abundant Rainfall and Severe Weather: Along with abundant rainfall this past week in Kentucky, came severe thunderstorms with high winds, hail and tornadoes. Field activities and farm operations in general were routinely interrupted last week due to frequent showers and thunderstorms. High winds and hail had the potential of causing wheat to lodge and serious damage to emerged crops. The greatest damage occurred in Grayson County on the 23rd where a tornado moved through Leitchfield. Temperatures for the past week averaged 69 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL but 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. Daytime high temperatures were on the cool side of normal but morning low temperatures were warmer than normal. High temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 77 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme temperatures ranged from near 90 degrees (Paduach) to lows in the 40's (Covington). Weekly rainfall from frequent showers and thunderstorms totaled 2.42 inches statewide which was 1.36 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Generally, the Northern third of the state received 1 to 2.0 inches; Central sections reported 2 to 4 inches; and some Southcentral and Southwestern locations reported 4 to 6 inches of rainfall. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.21 inches, Central 3.12 inches, Bluegrass 2.19 inches and East 2.18 inches, which was 1.10, 2.01, 1.16 and 1.17 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals in the state ranged from a low of 1.12 inches at Louisville to a high of 6.01 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 15 to May 21, 2000 SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: More spring-like temperatures occurred throughout the week with high temperatures fluctuating from the mid 60s to the 80s. Much needed storms/rain finally occurred across most of Kentucky on Friday with a scattered rain event occuring earlier in the week for portions of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. The Palmer Drought Index for May 13th showed the entire state in a MODERATE hydrological drought with the Crop Moisture Index continue to indicate that conditions were NEAR NORMAL for agricultural purposes across the state. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.39 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.22 inches, Central 0.28 inches, Bluegrass 0.46 inches and East 0.59 inches, which was 0.89, 0.83, 0.56 and 0.41 inches BELOW NORMAL respectively. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.93 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May, 8 to May 14, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Dry weather and hot, humid conditions continued for most of the work week with one rain event occuring on Friday. This was the first rain event across the state in a couple of weeks. Temperatures for most of the work week for Kentucky were in the 80s with high humidities. A cool down did occur with the rain event and continued through the weekend with the temperatures dropping to more spring-like conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 59 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. The Crop Moisture Index for May 6th continued to indicate that all of the Bluegrass state had adequate moisture for agricultural purposes with the Palmer Drought Severity Index showing Central KY in a Moderate hydrological drought with the rest of KY continuing in a Mild hydrological drought. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.66 inches statewide which was 0.41 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.96 inches, Central 0.64 inches, Bluegrass 0.67 inches and East 0.36 inches, which was 0.15, 0.47, 0.35 and 0.65 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 1.53 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 1 to May 7, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL Temperature and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Summer-like heat and humidity was on last week as daily high temperatures started the workweek in the mid 70's but by mid-week were in the low-to-mid 80's. Variable rainfall amounts from scattered showers and thunderstorms threatened on nearly a daily basis especially in Western and Southern sections of state where some locations received heavy rainfall but the remainder of the state's rainfalls totals were low. Temperatures for this past week averaged 69 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 14 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. All sections of the state have received more than 526 Alfalfa Weevil degree days. The April 29th Crop Moisture Index continued to indicated adequate soil moisture for agricultural purposes with the Palmer Drought Severity Index holding Central KY in Moderate hydrologic drought category and the remainder of the state in Mild hydrologic drought. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.62 inches statewide which was 0.44 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.55 inches, Central 0.30 inches, Bluegrass 0.81 inches and East 0.82 inches, which was 0.55, 0.81, 0.22 and 0.19 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.10 inches at Bardstown to a high of 2.01 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 24 thru April 30, 2000 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Several days at the end of the week of dry, sunny weather occurred across the Bluegrass state with warmer temperatures. This clear weather provided much needed sunlight for field activites and development and growth of plants. Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 43 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Soil temperatures four inches under the sod cover ranged from low to upper 60's across the state. Extreme high temperatures in the mid 70's and extreme lows in the low-to-mid 30's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.85 inches statewide which was 0.14 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.26 inches, Central 1.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.20 inches and East 0.80 inches, which was +0.19, +0.12, -0.74 and -0.12 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Covington to a high of 2.27 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 17 thru 23, 2000 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Cooler temperatures, an extended cloudy period and two rainfall events controlled the Bluegrass state last week providing interruptions to field activities and slowed growth and development of plants. Very warm temperautures occurred on Thursday (4/20) which also provided severe thunderstorms in Central and Eastern sections of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Soil temperatures four inches under a sod cover ranged from the low 60's to mid 50's across the state. Extreme high temperatures ranged from the low-to-mid 80's and extreme lows in the mid 30's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.84 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.51 inches, Central 0.55 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 1.07 inches, which was -0.56, -0.46, +0.28 and +0.15 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Henderson to a high of 2.11 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 10 thru 16, 2000 SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Cooler temperatures dominated the first half of the workweek but temperatures in the 70's occurred on Friday and into the weekend. One rainfall event on Tuesday/Wednesday provided half inch rainfall totals. The April 10th, Palmer Drought Index indicated all of Kentucky in MILD hydrologic drought with the state still needing 3 to 5 inches of above normal rainfall to end the long-term drought. The Crop Moisture Index indicated surplus soil moisture conditions for agricultural purposes. Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 44 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 70's and extreme lows ranged in the low to mid 30's. Alfalfa Weevil degree day accumulations since Jan. 1, ranged from 324 at Covington to over 500 at Paducah. Rainfall for the past week totaled 0.55 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.57 inches, Central 0.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.73 inches, which was 0.50, 0.46, 0.57 and 0.19 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Covington to a high of 1.18 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For April 3 thru April 9, 2000 (7PM) BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Two rainfall events last week provided significant rainfall across the Bluegrass State especially in Central, Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state. Frost/hard freezes occurred on Wednesday and Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL and similar to the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 64 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 43 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Soil temperature at a depth of four inches under a sod cover ranged from near 60 degrees for highs to upper 40's for lows. Alfalfa Weevil Degree Day accumulations ranged from 278 at Covington to 455 at Paducah. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 70's to near 80 and extreme lows were in the mid 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.77 inches statewide which was 0.78 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.75 inches, Central 1.79 inches, Bluegrass 2.26 inches and East 2.27 inches, which was -0.32, +0.78, +1.32 and +1.35 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 2.96 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For March 27 thru April 2, 2000 (7 PM) NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Cooler than normal temperatures started off the workweek. By mid-week very mild temperatures dominated the Bluegrass state. Rainfall was limited with generally two rainfall events at the start of the work- week and on the weekend. Soil temperatures at a 4 inch depth under a sod cover were averaging in the low to mid 50's. The latest Crop Moisture Index (Mar 25th) indicated generally abnormally moist soil moisture conditions for agricultural purposes across the Western three-quarters of the state with the Eastern area at near normal short-term soil moisture. However, the Palmer Drought Severity Index continued to hold most of the state in MILD hydrologic drought with the Eastern sections of the state in MODERATE drought and the entire state needing 3 to 5 inches of ABOVE NORMAL rainfall to end the hydrologic drought. Due to the very mild temperatures so far this year, Alfalfa Weevil Degree Day accumulations were a couple of weeks ahead of normal and ranged from 245 at Covington to 400 at Paducah. Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 65 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.61 inches statewide which was 0.41 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.71 inches, Central 0.78 inches, Bluegrass 0.58 inches and East 0.35 inches, which was -0.40, -0.26, -0.40 and -0.60 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Berea to a high of 1.56 inches at Covington. /ktp --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 20 to 26, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: It was generally a dry week with very mild temperatures. Rainfall amounts were the result of the previous week's ending rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 8 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 44 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Most areas of the state had reached or exceeded 226 Alfalfa Weevil Degree Days (AWDD's). Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 70's to low 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 30's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the past week totaled 0.57 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.48 inches, Central 0.64 inches, Bluegrass 0.63 inches and East 0.53 inches, which was 0.64, 0.42, 0.36 and 0.43 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.93 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 13 to March 19, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL: Two widespread rainfall events on Wed/Thurs and Sunday provided 1 to 2 inches of rainfall in the Western, Central and Bluegrass areas with some local unofficial reports of up to 3 inches in West, Bluegrass and Southcentral sections. Friday and Saturday (3/17-18) were very cool mornings with low temperatures in the mid-to-upper 20's. Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 7 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Rainfall for the past week totaled 1.77 inches statewide which was 0.74 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.49 inches, Central 2.05 inches, Bluegrass 1.80 inches and East 0.75 inches, which was +1.37, +0.99, +0.81 and -0.22 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.34 inches at Jackson to a high of 3.10 inches at Mayfield. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 6 to 12, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 6 degrees waremer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 69 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 17 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.56 inches statewide which was 0.47 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.39 inches, Central 0.32 inches, Bluegrass 0.51 inches and East 1.02 inches, which was -0.73, -0.74, -0.48 and +0.06 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Glasgow to a high of 1.49 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 02-28-2000 to 03-05-2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 8 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.09 inches statewide which was 0.90 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 0.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.03 inches, which was 0.89, 0.92, 0.89 and 0.90 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.26 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Feb. 27, 2000 MUCH ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and NEAR NORMAL Rainfall: Above normal rainfall in the Western sections of the state, especially along the Ohio River offset the lack of rainfall in the Eastern half of the state and provided Near Normal rainfall departure values for the state as a whole. Unseasonably warm temperatures continued to force trees and other outdoor plants out of winter dormancy. Temperatures for the past week averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 18 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 13 degrees warmer than the previous week. RECORD high temperatures occurred during the latter half of the week and on the weekend. High temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 20 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 43 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 20 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 16 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.83 inches statewide which was NEAR NORMAL (-0.05 inches). Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.53 inches, Central 0.76 inches, Bluegrass 0.51 inches and East 0.51 inches, which was +0.58, -0.20, -0.25 and -0.35 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.16 inches at Berea to a high of 1.98 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 02-14-2000 to 02-20-2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL: Significant rainfall occurred twice last week, on February 13-14 and again on February 18 across most of the state with Northern and Western locations of the state receiving heavy downpours, flash flooding and flooding. Unofficial rainfall reports indicated Pendleton Co. received over 6 inches of rain and Falmouth KY had to be evacuated, again as in March of 1997. Statewide, rainfall amounts generally exceeded 4 inches in the north and central regions, and 2 to 3 inches in most other regions. Temperatures for this past week averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 36 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.83 inches statewide which was 1.95 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.78 inches, Central 3.30 inches, Bluegrass 2.67 inches and East 2.58 inches, which was 1.83, 2.34, 1.91 and 1.71 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.67 inches at Berea to a high of 4.96 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Feb 07 to Feb 13, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Widespread rainfall occurred this past weekend and provided one half inch to one and one half inch rainfall totals across the state. For the West and Bluegass areas this amounted to above normal rainfall totals for the past 7 days..but not for Central and East..leaving the state as a whole with BELOW NORMAL rainfall for the week. This rainfall event was the largest since early January and should help relieve Kentucky's hydrologic drought to some extent. (Note: Does not include precip after Sunday 7 PM.) Temperatures for the period averaged 44 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 14 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 55 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.74 inches state- wide which was 0.15 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.95 inches, Central 0.47 inches, Bluegrass 0.81 inches and East 0.71 inches, which was +0.01, -0.49, +0.05 and -0.16 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Glasgow to a high of 1.81 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 01-31-2000 to 02-06-2000 BELOW NORMAL Temperatures and Precipitation: The first full week of Feb. 2000 continued the BELOW NORMAL temperatures from the previous two weeks and the BELOW NORMAL precipitation (liq. eq.) from the previous three weeks. Snowfall occurred last week, mainly 1 to 3 inches with localized heavy snowfall in the Southeast, along the KY-VA border (10 inches at Black Mt.) but has added very little drought relief. Temperatures for the past week averaged 30 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 8 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 40 in the West to 37 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 22 degrees in the West to 23 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 50's and extreme low temperatures were in the low teen's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.05 inches statewide which was 0.81 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.08 inches and East 0.08 inches, which was 0.91, 0.91, 0.66 and 0.77 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.27 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 01-24-2000 to 01-30-2000 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND LIQUID PRECIP, PLENTY OF SNOW/ICE: Two Winter storms coated the Bluegrass state with numerous snow showers and plenty of freezing rain/sleet last week as cold temperatures held a grip on the entire Ohio Valley and most of Eastern U.S.. Snow/ice covered most of the state all week, especially the Eastern half of Kentucky. Temperatures for last week averaged 22 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 6 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 31 in the West to 30 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 15 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 10 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 16 degrees in the West to 16 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.35 inches statewide which was 0.38 inches BELOW NORMAL. Most locations received some snowfall last week with Eastern locations getting 3 to 6 inches, Bluegrass 1 to 3 inches, Central and West 1 to 2 inches, with most locations reporting some freezing rain and sleet. Precipitation totals (liq. equ.) by climate division, West 0.11 inches, Central 0.27 inches, Bluegrass 0.41 inches and East 0.58 inches, which was 0.61, 0.50, 0.21 and 0.19 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.80 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 01-17-2000 to 01-23-2000 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION: The recent mild weather in the Bluegrass and Ohio Valley came to an end on Jan 17, as very cold air and repeated snowfall events dominated the weather picture. Temperatures for the period averaged 28 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 14 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 36 in the West to 33 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 25 degrees in the West to 21 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL normal in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Two snowfall events covered the Bluegrass state this past week with the greater snowfall amounts centered in the East and Southeast sections of the state. some localized areas in the East received 4 to 6 inches. The Bluegrass area received 1 to 3 inches and West generally less than 1 inch. Freezing rain and sleet started both events before changing over to snow/mix. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.52 inches statewide which was 0.20 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.36 inches, Central 0.70 inches, Bluegrass 0.41 inches and East 0.61 inches, which was -0.37, -0.07, -0.22 and -0.16 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Huntington to a high of 1.16 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 01-10-2000 to 01-16-2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 1 degree warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 14 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.17 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.08 inches, Central 0.24 inches, Bluegrass 0.16 inches and East 0.19 inches, which was 0.64, 0.52, 0.46 and 0.58 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. For Kentucky weather stations, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.59 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Jan 3, 2000 to Jan 9, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme highs were in the low 70's and the extreme lows were in the upper teen's. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.66 inches statewide which was 1.94 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 4.22 inches, Central 2.86 inches, Bluegrass 2.53 inches and East 1.02 inches, which was 3.49, 2.09, 1.91 and 0.25 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.62 inches at Grayson to a high of 5.76 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Dec 27, 1999 to Jan 02, 2000 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAl in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 30 degrees in the West to 30 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.11 inches statewide which was 0.78 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.27 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.09 inches and East 0.05 inches, which was 0.65, 0.94, 0.69 and 0.83 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.69 inches at Evansville.Fetched URL: http://weather.uky.edu/public/KYWKCR00
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