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Kentucky Weather Summary--2004: By: Tom Priddy Zach Macaluso UK Ag. Weather Center --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 20 to 26, 2004 Much Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation: "A Winter Storm of Historic proportion," as one Kentucky weather observer stated, dominated last week's weather in Kentucky and the Ohio Valley. An unusually early, and powerful winter storm dump 10 to 20 inches of snow in western and northern sections, one half inch of ice, sleet and snow central and heavy rains and flooding in eastern sections of the Commonwealth. On it's heel's, bitter cold arctic air dropped temperatures to near zero degrees with wind chill temperatures well below zero. Temperatures for the period averaged 24 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 30 in the West to 36 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 14 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 11 degrees in the West to 19 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 17 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.49 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.35 inches, Central 2.32 inches, Bluegrass 1.53 inches and East 0.77 inches, which was +0.34, +1.29, +0.67 and -0.15 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.16 inches at London to a high of 2.98 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 13 to 19, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation After several weeks of above normal precipitation and temperatures across the state, a change occurred this week just before winter officially arrived. A cold front passed through as the week began bringing light snow showers and clouds. Winds also gusted to 30 miles per hour. High pressure settled in on Wednesday clearing the skies as it brought cold air from Canada into our region. South winds returned on Thursday bringing temperatures to near normal levels for this time of year. Highs were in the 40's and 50's Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The warmer temperatures did not last long. A vigorous cold front arrived late Saturday bringing a dusting of snow to many locales, and temperatures fell back into the teens. Temperatures for the period averaged 32 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 40 in the West to 41 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 25 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the week was 54 degrees in Bowling Green. The extreme low temperature was 13 at Covington, Henderson, and Princeton. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.01 inches statewide which was 0.94 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.02 inches and East 0.02 inches, which was 1.00, 1.02, 0.84 and 0.90 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.04 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 6 to 12, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week began with a warm front moving north across Kentucky bringing clouds, fog, and rain. On Tuesday, winds from the southwest gusted to 45 miles per hour, and were sustained at 15-20 miles per hour. Warm air from the south moved into the area, and Jackson and London set record highs in the lower 70's. More rain prompted flood watches and warnings to be issued across eastern Kentucky. After a calm day influenced by high pressure on Wednesday, more rain and isolated thunderstorms moved into the area for the end of the week. Temperatures dropped to near normal levels over the weekend as a cold front ushered in cold air from Canada. Average statewide precipitation has been above normal for the past 3 weeks. The past 8 weeks have had at or above normal temperatures statewide. Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 7 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 10 degrees above normal in the West to 17 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 73 in Grayson. The extreme low temperature was 30 in Henderson. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.94 inches statewide which was 0.99 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.16 inches, Central 2.58 inches, Bluegrass 1.65 inches and East 2.37 inches, which was 0.15, 1.56, 0.79 and 1.45 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.12 inches at Princeton to a high of 3.57 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period November 29 to December 5, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation. The week began cloudy and rainy as another low pressure system moved its way across the Ohio River Valley. As December began, skies began to clear as high pressure settled in, but winds were strong from the southwest, gusting to 25+ miles per hour before dying down. Overnight lows dropped below freezing for much of the state, and daytime highs climbed to near normal levels in the upper 40's. The weekend was slightly warmer as highs climbed into to the middle and upper 50's, but clouds and rain moved into western Kentucky late Sunday night. Average rainfall amounts have been above normal for 8 of the past 9 weeks. Average temperatures have been at or above normal for the past 7 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to 50 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree 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 0 degrees from normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 59 in Campbellsville and Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 23 in Covington and Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.43 inches statewide which was 0.49 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.35 inches, Central 1.29 inches, Bluegrass 1.30 inches and East 1.77 inches, which was 0.35, 0.29, 0.45 and 0.87 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.48 inches at Covington to a high of 2.32 inches at London. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period November 22 to 28, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The pattern of above normal temperatures and precipitation continued into Thanksgiving week. Rain fell on the area Tuesday and early Wednesday as a warm front moved across the state. Strong southerly winds brought humid, unstable air to the region which allowed thunderstorms to develop. Tornado watches were issued Wednesday afternoon, and some severe thunderstorms were reported. Temperatures dropped dramatically after the cold front passed and winds shifted to the northwest. Parts of Kentucky saw their first snow flurries of the year on Thanksgiving day. More cold rain moved across parts of the state on Saturday before drier and clearer conditions returned on Sunday. This is the 6th consecutive week where average temperatures have been at or above normal. Six of the past seven weeks have had above average precipitation amounts. Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 69 in Bowling Green. The extreme low temperature was 26 in London. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.07 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.17 inches, Central 1.33 inches, Bluegrass 0.96 inches and East 0.80 inches, which was +0.18, +0.37, +0.13 and -0.08 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.64 inches at Covington to a high of 1.69 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period November 15 to 21, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Monday was the only sunny day this past week. Clouds moved in on Tuesday and lingered around all week with peeks of sunshine few and far between. Despite the fog, clouds, and scattered rain showers, the average precipitation across the state was about a quarter of an inch below normal. Temperatures remained mild all week due to the jet stream sitting north of Kentucky. Lows generally were in the lower 50's. Highs were in the 60's for the most part. This is the 5th week where average temperatures have been at or above normal. Four out of the past 5 weeks have had average temperatures more than 6 degrees above normal. The below average precipitation this week breaks a 5 week string of above normal precipitation amounts. Temperatures for the period averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 61 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 71 at Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 28 in Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.65 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.59 inches, Central 0.66 inches, Bluegrass 0.81 inches and East 0.53 inches, which was 0.40, 0.30, 0.02 and 0.36 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.19 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 1.29 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period November 8 to 14, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week began with high pressure in control keeping the skies clear and the winds light. Temperatures also dropped below freezing for several stations across the state prompting frost and freeze advisories. On Wednesday, temperatures warmed into the middle 60's during the day as southerly winds brought warm air into the region. Clouds began to filter in late Wednesday ahead of a storm system in the Central Plains. Clouds and rain lasted into Friday. Most areas saw about an inch of rain. After the cold front passed, temperatures dropped and winds gusted from the north as much as 25 miles per hour. The weekend was dry and cool as high pressure returned to the area. Statewide average precipitation has been above normal for the past 5 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was near normal. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 71 in Glasgow and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 28 in Grayson. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.24 inches statewide which was 0.32 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.21 inches, Central 1.59 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 0.95 inches, which was 0.21, 0.62, 0.39 and 0.07 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.55 inches at Princeton and Jackson to a high of 2.15 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period November 1 to 7, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Monday began wet and cloudy as a warm front moved north across the state. Strong southerly winds brought warm air to the region keeping temperatures well above normal. By Tuesday and Wednesday, the cold front associated with the low pressure system began to slowly push across the state. Areas ahead of the front had warm temperatures and gusty southerly winds. Jackson set a record high of 82 on Tuesday. Behind the front, winds shifted to the northwest, and temperatures were more fall-like. Skies began to clear on Thursday. With the exception of gusty winds on Saturday, the weekend was near perfect with high temperatures some 10 to 15 degrees above normal. This is the 3rd and 4th consecutive weeks of above normal temperatures and precipitation, respectively. Temperatures for the period averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 84 in Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 32 at Paducah. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.04 inches statewide which was 1.12 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.32 inches, Central 2.07 inches, Bluegrass 2.04 inches and East 1.72 inches, which was 1.32, 1.11, 1.21 and 0.83 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.92 inches at Glasgow to a high of 3.36 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period October 25 to 31, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week began on a bright note as high pressure was in control. Highs on Monday were in the 70's and 80's with Paducah setting a record high of 83. Clouds, fog, and rain moved in across the state for the majority of the week due to a stalled warm front. By Friday the front moved north of Kentucky. Brisk southwesterly winds brought unseasonably warm air to the region. Lows on Friday morning were in the middle to upper 60's, which were nearly 20 degrees above normal. A cold front swept across the state early Saturday bringing one more batch of showers for the week. Temperatures returned to near normal level by Sunday as more clouds rolled in ahead of the next weather system. This is the third consecutive week of above normal precipitation. It is the second for above normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 74 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 58 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 14 degrees above normal in the West to 16 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 83 in Glasgow, Henderson, Paducah, and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 42 in Covington. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.00 inches statewide which was 0.34 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.12 inches, Central 0.87 inches, Bluegrass 1.10 inches and East 0.91 inches, which was 0.43, 0.21, 0.48 and 0.24 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.33 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 2.09 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period October 18 to 24, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Conditions were warm and wet for the third week of October. A strong low pressure system brought rain and thunderstorms to the region on Monday. A stalled front across the state kept conditions humid allowing for widespread dense fog to develop during the overnight hours and low clouds to persist during the day. The clouds kept temperatures warm at night with lows regularly in the upper 50's and lower 60's. After some breaking of the clouds on Friday, another front moved through bringing rain for the beginning of the weekend. High pressure settled in across Kentucky on Sunday allowing for clear skies to prevail. This is the second week of above normal precipitation. Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 69 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above 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 9 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 80 in Paducah and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 38 in Hardinsburg and Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.61 inches statewide which was 1.95 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.10 inches, Central 3.14 inches, Bluegrass 3.39 inches and East 1.80 inches, which was 1.41, 2.48, 2.76 and 1.13 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.22 inches at Berea to a high of 5.94 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period October 11 to 17, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Clouds and rain during the week kept temperatures below normal and precipitation above normal. The first batch of rain was a result of the remnants of tropical storm Matthew. After a brief respite late in the week, clouds and rain returned to the area again on Friday. Winds were breezy with gusts greater than 30 miles per hour. Sunny and cool weather ended the week. This is the third consecutive week where temperatures have been at or below normal. This is the first week since the middle of September that the average precipitation has been above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 63 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 75 degrees in Henderson, Jackson, Paducah, and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 33 degrees in London. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.40 inches statewide which was 0.74 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.61 inches, Central 1.59 inches, Bluegrass 1.51 inches and East 0.89 inches, which was 0.92, 0.93, 0.88 and 0.22 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.52 inches at Grayson to a high of 2.49 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period October 4 to 10, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation High pressure dominated the majority of the week across the state keeping temperatures cool at night, but mild during the day. A cold front began to approach western Kentucky on Thursday and Friday bringing clouds to the area, but the front stalled keeping the rain to the west of the state. The dry weather continued through the weekend. This is the third consecutive week where average rainfall has been below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 86 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 35 in Henderson. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.66 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.69, 0.66, 0.63 and 0.67 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.01 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period September 27 to October 3, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation It was another dry week across the state. On Tuesday, extreme eastern Kentucky got some light showers as tropical system Jeanne skirted by. The weather was nice and cool through the week. Late Friday and into Saturday afternoon a cold front crossed the state bringing clouds and light rain showers. Temperatures cooled behind the front with lows dropping into the middle 30's in western locations. The weekend ended on a nice note with celar skies and mild temperatures. This is the second consecutive week with below normal precipitation. Temperatures for the period averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 84 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 34 in Henderson. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.14 inches statewide which was 0.61 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.17 inches and East 0.27 inches, which was 0.75, 0.67, 0.54 and 0.47 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson and Princeton to a high of 0.45 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period September 20 to 26, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Little to no rain fell across the Commonwealth this week. A large ridge of high pressure settled over the east coast keeping skies mostly clear. Temperatures were cooler during the beginning of the week when lows fell into the 40's and highs stayed in the 70's. Temperatures warmed into the middle and upper 80's by midweek. On Friday, moisture streaming north from the Gulf of Mexico and a front approaching from the west triggered some light rain across extreme western Kentucky. The remainder of the weekend was spent under mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures. This is the 5th consecutive week of above normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 88 in Covington and Louisville. The extreme low temperature was 46 at Grayson, London, and Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.81, 0.85, 0.77 and 0.78 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.02 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period September 13 to 19, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The eastern half of the state was saturated with rain once again as the remnants of Ivan moved north on Thursday and Friday. Rainfall totals were generally in the 2-5 inch range. Western Kentucky saw another dry week. The first half of the week and the weekend were dominated by high pressure. Skies were mostly sunny, winds were light, and highs were in the 80's. Over the weekend temperatures were a bit cooler and fall-like with lows in the upper 40's and highs in the 70's for much of the state. This is the 4th consecutive week with above normal temperatures. This is the 2nd consecutive week for above normal statewide precipitation. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 89 in Glasgow and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 46 in Bardstown. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.36 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.05 inches, Central 0.97 inches, Bluegrass 1.53 inches and East 2.88 inches, which was -0.77, +0.12, +0.75 and +2.10 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah and Henderson to a high of 5.40 inches at London. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period September 6 to 12, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The Labor Day weekend concluded with sunny skies and slightly above normal temperatures as highs were in the upper 80's to low 90's. The mild weather continued through the week in western Kentucky, but the remnants of Hurricane Frances brought clouds and rain to the eastern half of the state. Maximum rainfall values were in the 5-8 inch range. The weather improved significantly by the weekend as high pressure settled in bringing clearer skies and warmer temperatures, but there were a few more clouds and isolated showers on Sunday. This is the third consecutive week where temperatures have averaged above normal. Across the state, average precipitation values were above normal due to the large amount of rain in the east, but little to no rain fell in the west of I-65. Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature this week was 91 degrees in Glasgow and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 52 in Paducah. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.12 inches statewide which was 0.31 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.31 inches, Bluegrass 0.95 inches and East 3.20 inches, which was -0.82, -0.54, +0.18 and +2.42 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson, Louisville, and Paducah to a high of 4.25 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period August 30 to September 5, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The work week started out with below normal temperatures and scattered showers in central and eastern sections of the state from Hurricane Charlie which was located over the Carolina's on Monday and Tuesday. High pressure moved east of the Ohio Valley on Wednesday which allowed winds to shift from the south. This set the stage for warmer, humid rain free weather for the remainder of the week. The second week in a row with above normal temperatures after a very cool June, July and August. Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 89 in Paducah and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 56 in Paducah. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.31 inches statewide which was 0.50 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.27 inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.41 inches, which was 0.80, 0.58, 0.24 and 0.39 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah and Henderson to a high of 1.54 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period August 23 to 29, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation An upper level trough across the central plains kept Kentucky in a warm humid air mass for much of the week. Southerly winds increased dew point temperatures into the middle 70's keeping humidity values very high. Rain was measured across the state just about every day as weak systems and pop up thundershowers crossed the area. Temperatures increased significantly over the weekend into the upper 80's and lower 90's. A cold front began to push through on Sunday bringing rain showers and cooler drier air. This is the first week since early July that temperatures have averaged above normal, but many areas in eastern Kentucky still have not reached the 90 degree mark this summer. Precipitation values are above normal after two weeks of below normal rainfall. 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 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 degrees in the West to 67 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 92 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 54 in Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.38 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.11 inches, Central 1.42 inches, Bluegrass 1.33 inches and East 0.66 inches, which was +1.32, +0.58, +0.47 and -0.21 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Glasgow to a high of 4.06 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period August 16 to 22, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall The week began with more record lows set across the state from Paducah to Jackson. High pressure was the reason as cool Canadian air infiltrated the Ohio Valley keeping skies clear and winds light. Things changed on Wednesday as winds shifted to the south bringing some 90's to the area. The warm weather continued into Thursday as heat indices were in the upper 90's. A large area of rain began to move into western Kentucky late Thursday and lasting throughout most of the day Friday. Rain tapered off early Saturday morning in eastern Kentucky. Skies cleared in time for a beautiful weekend with mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. This is the 6th straight week with below normal temperatures. This is the second consecutive week with below normal precipitation values. Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal, but 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 93 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 48 in Paducah. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.70 inches statewide which was 0.14 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.52 inches, Central 0.98 inches, Bluegrass 0.69 inches and East 0.63 inches, which was -0.27, +0.13, -0.17 and -0.24 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at London to a high of 1.58 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period August 9 to 15, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall The week began with dry weather and warmer temperatures as highs were safely in the 80's. By midweek a cold front began to encroach onto the area bringing rain showers to most of the state and cooler temperatures to all of the state. Record lows were set across Kentucky on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as temperatures dipped into the upper 40's and lower 50's. Mostly sunny skies and below normal temperatures continued through the weekend allowing plenty of time for outdoor activities. This is the 5th consecutive week for below normal temperatures across Kentucky. The cool summer continues as 7 of the past 8 weeks have also recorded below normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees below normal and 6 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 78 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 88 at Paducah and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 46 at Paducah. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.20 inches statewide which was 0.64 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.16 inches, Bluegrass 0.14 inches and East 0.50 inches, which was 0.77, 0.69, 0.72 and 0.38 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson and Covington to a high of 1.03 inches at London. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 2 to 8, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: The start of the workweek was warm and dry...and the remainder of the week was very cool with temperatures only reaching the mid to upper 70's. Near-record low temperatures in the low 50's occurred across the state with some eastern Kentucky valley's reporting upper 40's during the latter half of the workweek. Considerable rainfall occurred during the midpoint of the workweek across central and east...with western locations reporting less rainfall. It was the fourth week straight with below normal temperatures for the Commonwealth...and the second week in a row with above normal rainfall. Temperatures for the past week averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal and the same for the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 82 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 62 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall totals for the period totaled 1.16 inches statewide which was 0.32 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.53 inches, Central 1.08 inches, Bluegrass 1.41 inches and East 1.61 inches, which was -0.26, +0.23, +0.55 and +0.74 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Evansville to a high of 4.07 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 26 to August 1, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 89 degrees at Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 52 at Paducah, Princeton, and Bardstown. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.42 inches statewide which was 0.39 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.77 inches, Central 1.38 inches, Bluegrass 2.33 inches and East 1.20 inches, which was -0.14, +0.31, +1.30 and +0.11 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.43 inches at Henderson to a high of 3.84 inches at Lexington. It comes as no surprise that this week temperatures averaged below normal. The week began very cool as rain and cloudy skies kept temperatures down on Monday. Paduach, Lexington, Bowling Green, and Louisville set record low highs as highs hovered in the upper 60's and lower 70's. On Tuesday and Wednesday record lows were set from Paducah to Jackson as temperatures dropped into the lower 50's. For midweek, high pressure had settled in bringing clear skies, light winds, and cool temperatures. More rain came Friday and Saturday as a storm system pushed across the state. Some severe thunderstorm warnings were issued, but heavy rains and minor flooding were the biggest problems. Conditions dried out on Sunday making way for a beautiful day with more seasonable temperatures in the upper 80's. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 19 to 25, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began under a dome of high pressure. On Monday morning, temperatures fell into the upper 50's at Paducah setting a record low. By Tuesday, southerly flow returned to Kentucky bringing warmer temperatures and higher humidity values. A frontal boundary moved through Thursday and Friday bringing numerous showers across the Commonwealth. Saturday was arguably the nicest day of the week as sunny skies prevailed an high temperatures ranged from the upper 70's to the lower 80's, which is below normal for this time of year. However, rain returned again on Sunday. Overcast skies kept high temperatures in the upper 60's across western areas of the state. Our relatively cool summer continued as 4 of the last 5 weeks have averaged below normal temperatures. After 2 weeks of near normal precipitation amounts, the average precipitation values fell below normal again. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 92 at Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 58 at London, Somerset, and Bardstown. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.72 inches statewide which was 0.33 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.87 inches, Central 0.46 inches, Bluegrass 1.05 inches and East 0.50 inches, which was 0.05, 0.65, 0.01 and 0.63 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 2.01 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 12 to 18, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation For the second consecutive week, statewide temperature and precipitation averages have been near the climatic averages. A hot and humid airmass was in control of the weather for the beginning of the week. Lows were generally in the 70's, and highs ranged from the upper 80's to the middle 90's. On Tuesday heat indices were recorded in the 105-110 degree range. Severe thunderstorms sped across Kentucky late Tuesday into Wednesday bringing strong winds, lightning, and heavy rains. The second half of the week was under control of a cooler drier high pressure system from Canada. Temperatures dropped nearly 10 degrees with highs ranging in the upper 70's to the middle 80's. Late Friday and during the weekend another weak cold front moved through bringing some scattered showers, but skies were mostly sunny once again Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 96 at Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 57 at Covington. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.14 inches statewide which was 0.09 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.96 inches, Central 1.83 inches, Bluegrass 1.48 inches and East 0.30 inches, which was +0.03, +0.73, +0.42 and -0.83 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 2.49 inches at Bardstown and Berea. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 5 to 11, 2004. Near Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation The week began with warm humid weather and several rounds of severe weather. Severe weather watches were issued on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday a cold front moved through bringing a few isolated rain showers and cooler temperatures. Thursday was probably the nicest day of the week as skies were mostly sunny and high temperatures were in the lower to middle 80's. The somewhat cooler weather did not last long as a warm front moved north across Kentucky bringing back hot and humid conditions. Over the weekend highs were at 90 degrees with little relief other than scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 degrees in the West to 66 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. The extreme high temperature was 93 at Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 59 at Bardstown. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.12 inches statewide which was 0.06 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.85 inches, Central 1.52 inches, Bluegrass 1.35 inches and East 0.75 inches, which was -0.08, +0.41, +0.30 and -0.38 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Henderson to a high of 2.86 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period June 28 to July 4, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Scattered showers and thunderstorms threatened the Commonwealth on a daily basis last week with several locations receiving intense rainfall. But, for the most part...it was a dry week for the majority of the state with temperatures in the low 80's for highs on low to mid 60's for low temperatures and muggy dewpoint temperatures in the upper 60's to low 70's. It was the second week straight with below normal temperatures and rainfall. Temperatures for the past averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to near normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 91 at Paducah and the extreme low temperature was 55 degrees and London. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.56 inches statewide which was 0.42 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.38 inches, Central 0.69 inches, Bluegrass 0.62 inches and East 0.55 inches, which was 0.52, 0.33, 0.36 and 0.49 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Huntington to a high of 1.78 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period June 21 to 27, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Late May and June have been relatively warm and wet, but this week both temperatures and precipitation averaged below normal across the state. Rain did fall on Tuesday night and most of the day on Friday as cold fronts from the north tracked southeastward, but these showers mainly affected areas in south central and eastern Kentucky. Western and northern parts of the Commonwealth were mostly dry this week. Behind these fronts, cooler and drier air from Canada moved in bringing lower dew points, lower humidity values, and lots of sunshine. Record low temperatures were set Sunday morning in Paducah and Jackson. Temperatures for the period averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal and 5 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 80. Extreme lows were in the lower 50's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.64 inches statewide which was 0.26 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.09 inches, Central 0.38 inches, Bluegrass 0.67 inches and East 1.41 inches, which was -0.77, -0.54, -0.21 and +0.49 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson and Williamstown to a high of 1.96 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period June 14 to 20, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Both temperatures and precipitation averaged above normal for the second week in a row. Average precipitation values have been above normal for the past 4 weeks. The majority of the week was spent in a weather pattern that Kentucky has seen all season. Flood watches were issued on Monday and Tuesday as a disturbance from the Gulf of Mexico brought some locally heavy rains to eastern parts of the state. Humid conditions were a problem this week as dew point temperatures were consistently in the lower and middle 70's keeping humidity values above 70%, which are not ideal drying conditions. Afternoon thundershowers did not facilitate drying as just about every part of the state had some rain during the week. The last weekend of spring was much improved as a high pressure from Canada settled over the state. Under sunny skies, highs barely made it to the 80 degree mark, and with dew points dropping into the 50's, conditions were ideal. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal and 0 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 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 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the lower 90's. Extreme low temperatures were in the middle 50's. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.16 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.21 inches, Central 1.03 inches, Bluegrass 0.85 inches and East 1.56 inches, which was +0.35, +0.11, -0.02 and +0.64 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.26 inches at Covington to a high of 2.60 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period June 7 to 13, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Temperatures returned to above normal values once again this week, and average precipitation values were above normal for the third week in a row. High dew point temperatures this week kept conditions warm and muggy. In the morning hours heavy dew and fog were present due to the moist atmospheric conditions. Combined with afternoon temperatures in the middle to upper 80's and lower 90's thunderstorms developed bringing locally heavy rains. Most of the state had rain on Saturday as a frontal boundary passed across Kentucky. Along with heavy rains and thunderstorms, some tornadoes were reported. Sunday was sunnier and drier until the afternoon when more storms developed across the region continuing the weather pattern from earlier in the week. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 8 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 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 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 90's. Extreme lows were in the upper 50's. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.04 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.25 inches, Central 1.28 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 0.43 inches, which was +0.40, +0.36, +0.34 and -0.49 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Somerset to a high of 2.33 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period May 31 to June 6, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Another batch of severe weather came through Kentucky on Tuesday as severe thunderstorms rolled across the state bringing more rain to areas that did not need it. Skies cleared up momentarily during the middle of the week and temperatures cooled down as highs stayed in the 70's and lows dropped into the 50's. Overnight Thursday and during the day on Friday a batch of rain moved across eastern Kentucky prompting a flood watch and several flood warnings to be issued. The weather improved over the weekend as north winds brought cooler drier air to the region. This kept highs in the 70's and skies mostly clear. This is the second consecutive week of above normal rainfall. This is the first week since the beginning of May that temperatures have averaged below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees below normal and 5 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 80's. Extreme lows were in the upper 40's. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.79 inches statewide which was 0.87 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.18 inches, Central 1.64 inches, Bluegrass 1.41 inches and East 2.93 inches, which was 0.29, 0.69, 0.51 and 2.00 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.35 inches at Williamstown to a high of 3.95 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period May 24 to May 30, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Kentucky had a severe weather outbreak several days this week. All week scattered thunderstorms affected Kentucky due to a stationary front draped across the Ohio River Valley. Significant rainfall amounts were measured across the state. The first round of severe weather came Thursday night as the front sagged south across Kentucky. Numerous tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and the damage caused by them were observed across the state. Skies cleared later on Friday, but flooding and flash flooding were still a problem. After a dry Saturday, a cold front approached from the west early Sunday. Again, tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, high winds, and flooding ravaged Kentucky. Some locales have received as much as 8 inches of rain in just the past week. This week is the 4th consecutive week with temperatures above normal. This week was the wettest week of the year (so far), with the state averaging 2.87 inches of rain above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 63 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. Extreme highs were in the upper 80's. Extreme lows were in the middle 50's. Rainfall for the period totaled 3.93 inches statewide which was 2.87 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.20 inches, Central 4.46 inches, Bluegrass 5.18 inches and East 3.90 inches, which was 1.09, 3.35, 4.15 and 2.90 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 2.12 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 6.76 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period May 17 to 23, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Most of the rain that fell this week occurred at the beginning of the week. Warm humid air and instability in the atmosphere allowed scattered thunderstorms to develop. Rainfall was locally heavy with some flooding occurring. Most of the storms were across the central and eastern Kentucky, leaving western areas dry for the week. By midweek a high pressure system moved in across the southeastern US. This kept most of the rain north of Kentucky. Highs all week were in the 80's, and lows were generally in the upper 60's and lower 70's. Dew point temperatures in the 60's and 70's kept conditions humid for the whole week. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the upper 80's. Extreme lows were in the upper 50's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.68 inches statewide which was 0.38 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.27 inches, Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.81 inches and East 0.97 inches, which was 0.83, 0.44, 0.21 and 0.04 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Princeton to a high of 2.14 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period May 10 to 16, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation This week was warm, humid, and wet. During the week, high temperatures climbed into the 80's, and low temperatures were mainly at or above 60 degrees. Thunderstorms, some severe, formed during the daytime hours dropping locally heavy rains. This pattern was present all week. More rain came during the weekend as a cold front trekked across Kentucky bringing an inch or more rain to many locales. Four of the past five weeks have brought above normal rainfall amounts to the Bluegrass State. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 80's. Extreme lows were in the middle 50's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.57 inches statewide which was 0.51 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.93 inches, Central 2.45 inches, Bluegrass 0.87 inches and East 1.05 inches, which was +0.82, +1.34, -0.16 and +0.05 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.22 inches at Berea to a high of 3.09 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period May 3 to 9, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began with a chill in the air. Frost advisories were issued for Monday and Tuesday mornings as lows in Bluegrass and Eastern Kentucky dipped into the lower 30's. Jackson set record lows on both mornings. During the same period, high temperatures were well below normal with readings only in the 50's and 60's. By Wednesday, a high pressure system had set up across the southeastern US. The high pressure kept skies mostly clear, and it brought some warm air from the south due to southerly winds. From Thursday into Sunday highs were well into the 80's across the state. Temperatures were warm enough for Jackson to set a record high temperature on Sunday. Rainfall was absent this week. There was a batch of showers that moved across western and central Kentucky on Monday, but the remainder of the week was dry. This is the first week since early April that precipitation has averaged below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 78 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the upper 80's. Extreme lows were in the lower 30's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.16 inches statewide which was 0.90 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.40 inches, Central 0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.17 inches, which was 0.70, 1.04, 1.01 and 0.84 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.15 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period April 26 to May 2, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The last week of April was wet and cool. A cold front moved east out of the state early on Monday clearing skies but keeping temperatures low due to northwest winds bringing cold air to the region from Canada. Due to the presence of a strong high pressure system, temperatures dropped into the 30's on Wednesday morning prompting frost and freeze warnings for the bluegrass and eastern parts of Kentucky. By Wednesday afternoon, winds shifted to the south bringing warmer air our way keeping highs in the 70's through Saturday. The majority of the rain received this week occurred from Thursday night into Sunday afternoon when another cold front moved through Kentucky, which brought clearer skies and cooler temperatures. This is the third consecutive week in which rainfall amounts have averaged above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal and 7 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the upper 70's. Extreme lows were in the lower 30's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.37 inches statewide which was 0.37 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.27 inches, Central 1.59 inches, Bluegrass 1.41 inches and East 1.24 inches, which was 0.18, 0.55, 0.44 and 0.30 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.83 inches at Henderson to a high of 2.05 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 19 to 25, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation April showers were commonplace this week across Kentucky. Due to a persistent upper level trough, fronts stalled across the Ohio River Valley allowing rain and thunderstorms to bring some beneficial rain to the Bluegrass State. Flood warnings were issued several times for counties in south central Kentucky. Temperatures were relatively steady during the week since we remained in the warm air south of the stationary front. This is the second consecutive week where rainfall amounts across the state have been above normal. This is the first week since the last week in March where average temperature values have been above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal and 11 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 59 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 11 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 80's. Extreme lows were in the upper 40's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.07 inches statewide which was 1.08 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.26 inches, Central 2.92 inches, Bluegrass 2.02 inches and East 1.07 inches, which was 1.19, 1.92, 1.08 and 0.15 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.68 inches at Jackson to a high of 3.76 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 12 to 18, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The weather at the beginning of this week was hardly Springlike. Some significant rainfall finally moved through Kentucky this week. Monday and most of Tuesday were essentially cold rainouts with highs in the 30's and 40's. Tuesday night temperatures dropped allowing for snow to fall in parts of central and western Kentucky, where some locales measured as much as 6 inches of snow. The last of the cold weather this week was seen Thursday morning when a frost advisory was issued for parts of northern and eastern Kentucky as temperatures dropped into the middle 30's. High pressure moved in at the end of the week bringing southerly winds, mostly sunny skies, and high temperatures in the 70's and 80's. This is the first week since March 1-7 that precipitation has averaged above normal for the week. This is the second consecutive week that temperatures have averaged near normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 1 degree warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 68 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 45 degrees in the West to 43 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. Extreme highs were in the middle 80's. Extreme lows were in the lower 30's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.67 inches statewide which was +0.69 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.52 inches, Central 2.15 inches, Bluegrass 1.65 inches and East 2.35 inches, which was -0.56, +1.15, +0.71 and +1.43 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.28 inches at Henderson to a high of 2.99 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 5 to 11, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Monday and Tuesday nights brought temperatures below freezing causing freeze warnings to be issued for central and eastern areas of the Commonwealth. As a high pressure system moved to the east, southerly winds returned to Kentucky bringing warmer temperatures. Some isolated showers moved through Wednesday and Thursday, but again it was another dry week for Kentucky as clear skies and warmer temperatures returned for the weekend. The past 5 weeks have had normal or below normal rainfall amounts. Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 66 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 42 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the upper 70's. Extreme lows were in the upper 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.03 inches statewide which was 0.95 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.06 inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.05 inches, which was 1.01, 0.99, 0.93 and 0.87 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.12 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 29 to April 4, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation Across Kentucky, the end of March and the beginning of April was a bit cool and wet. A cold front moved through on Monday bringing several days of cloudy skies and scattered rain showers as the upper level trough settled over the eastern United States. This trough also allowed for persistent northwest winds, which allowed cooler Canadian air to enter the region. This was evident as high temperatures were in the 40's and 50's for the majority of the week. The rain received was beneficial as rainfall amounts averaged across the state were normal for this time of year. Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal and 7 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 56 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 39 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 70's. Extreme lows were in the lower 30's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.01 inches statewide which was 0.00 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.61 inches, Central 0.93 inches, Bluegrass 1.28 inches and East 1.20 inches, which was -0.48, -0.09, +0.32 and +0.26 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.50 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.98 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 22 to 28, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The coldest day of the week was on Monday as northwest winds brought cold air into the region. As the high pressure moved off to the east, southerly flow returned to Kentucky resulting in a warming trend that lasted the remainder of the week. Highs were in the upper 50's on Tuesday, and by Sunday they were near record highs in the lower 80's. There was not much precipitation to speak of this week. A weak disturbance moved across north central and eastern parts of Kentucky on Saturday bringing some light rain showers. This was the 6th week in the past 7 where precipitation has averaged below normal and temperature has averaged at or above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal and 9 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 68 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 80's. Extreme lows were in the lower 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.05 inches statewide which was 0.98 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.03 inches, Central 0.05 inches, Bluegrass 0.03 inches and East 0.10 inches, which was 1.09, 1.01, 0.97 and 0.86 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.22 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 15 to 21, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Several quick moving systems crossed Kentucky bringing clouds and rain showers. A cold front passage on Tuesday brought cold temperatures as Wednesday morning lows dropped below the freezing mark. On Thursday, more rain affected the state, but temperatures had rebounded into the 60's and 70's during the day. The final cold front moved through Saturday bringing rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures cooled off dramatically on Sunday allowing for scattered snow flurries to fall as high temperatures hovered in the 30's and 40's. Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal and 6 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the West to 36 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 70's. Extreme lows were in the middle 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.81 inches statewide which was 0.22 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.96 inches, Central 0.86 inches, Bluegrass 0.58 inches and East 0.85 inches, which was 0.16, 0.20, 0.41 and 0.12 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.28 inches at Spindletop to a high of 1.63 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 8 to 14, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Much colder temperatures this week infiltrated Kentucky. A front moved through on Monday night causing a snow advisory to be issued for northern Kentucky. Winds from the north on Tuesday kept highs in the lower to mid 40's. High pressure was in control through the week. Some light rain showers and gusty winds moved across the state on Thursday. By Friday, temperatures were well below average again as lows dropped into the upper teens in some areas. Temperatures warmed into the 50's for the weekend, but the warmer weather was dampened by light rain early on Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal and 14 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 55 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 30 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 60's. Extreme lows were in the upper teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.97 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.05 inches, Central 0.06 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches and East 0.06 inches, which was 1.07, 1.00, 0.92 and 0.91 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at London to a high of 0.12 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 1 to 7, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation March 2004 came in like a lion. The first week of March can be characterized by unseaonably warm temperatures and rain. The rain started on Monday with the passage of a front. Tuesday brought sunny skies and highs in the middle 60's. Clouds and rain moved in for the remainder of the workweek. Rain on Wednesday night and Thursday was caused by a warm front. As the warm front passed on Thursday, tempertures climbed into the 70's. Friday, a cold front crossed Kentucky. Ahead of the front strong southerly winds caused problems as gusts were in the 40 miles per hour range. Heavy rain and thunderstorms moved through Friday night causing flooding across the state. The weather was dry for most of the weekend, but temperatures were cooler as lows dropped back into the 30's and highs were in the 50's. This marks the third straight week of above normal temperatures. This is the first week since the beginning of February where precipitation amounts have been above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 14 degrees above normal and 12 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 63 in the West to 65 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 15 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 15 degrees above normal in the West to 17 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the upper 70's. Extreme lows were in the middle 30's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.06 inches statewide which was 1.02 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.94 inches, Central 2.05 inches, Bluegrass 2.03 inches and East 2.21 inches, which was 0.82, 0.99, 1.04 and 1.24 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.25 inches at Covington to a high of 3.02 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 23 to 29, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Another dry week in the books for Kentucky at the end of February. The majority of precipitation this week was in the eastern part of the state as a low pressure system moved north across the Carolinas on Thursday. Dry mild weather was much more common this week. Temperatures were a bit cooler earlier in the week as highs were in the upper 40's. By Friday, southerly flow brought warm air to Kentucky pushing our highs into the 50's and 60's under clear skies. This is the second consecutive week with above normal temperatures. This is the third straight week where statewide precipitation has averaged less than 0.04 inches. Temperatures for the period averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 57 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the upper 60's. Extreme lows were in the lower 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.03 inches statewide which was 0.85 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.11 inches, which was 0.93, 0.95, 0.76 and 0.75 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.19 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 16 to 22, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation High pressure was the dominant force in Kentucky weather this week. Weak low pressure systems moved through on Monday night and Friday night bringing isolated rain showers and clouds. The rest of the week saw sunny skies allowing for highs to climb above normal into the 60's on Thursday and Friday. Strong winds affected the state Friday and Saturday as gusts topped the 30mph mark. By Sunday, the winds had died down and high pressure resumed control. This is the second consecutive week where precipitation has been well below normal. This is the first week since early January that temperatures have been above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 3 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 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the upper 60's. Extreme lows were in the upper teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.04 inches statewide which was 0.84 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.06 inches and East 0.10 inches, which was 0.94, 0.95, 0.70 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 0.19 inches at London. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 9 to 15, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Conditions were dry across Kentucky this past week. Cold fronts moved across the state on Monday and Thursday, which dropped temperatures, but did not bring any significant precipitation. The dry weather has given the land to dry out a bit after the recent flooding. High pressure was the dominant force in Kentucky weather keeping temperatures cool and the precipitation to the south along the Gulf coast. This is the second consecutive week where temperatures have been near normal. This week was the driest week we have had in 2004. Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 45 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 50's. Extreme lows were in the upper teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.03 inches statewide which was 0.85 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.05 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.08 inches, which was 0.90, 0.95, 0.76 and 0.79 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.48 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 2 to 8, 2004 Near Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation With temperatures near normal for the week, the precipitation was the more interesting weather factor. Fronts moving through on Monday night and Thursday brought significant rains to the Commonwealth, with the highest totals (more than 4 inches) in southeastern Kentucky. Just about all areas of the state had more than an inch of rain. Flooding was a problem as several flood warnings were issued. Light snow showers moved in Saturday dusting the ground before drier conditions moved in for Sunday. This is the third consecutive week with temperatures at or below normal. This week's precipitation average was the greatest departure above normal so far in 2004. Temperatures for the period averaged 34 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees above normal and 7 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 38 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 6 above from normal in the East. Extreme highs were in lower 50's. Extreme lows were in the upper teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.25 inches statewide which was 1.37 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.36 inches, Central 2.36 inches, Bluegrass 1.87 inches and East 3.43 inches, which was 0.41, 1.40, 1.11 and 2.56 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.17 inches at Covington to a high of 4.62 inches at London. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period January 26 to February 1, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Temperatures were very erratic this past week. Most of the snow and ice received last Sunday melted on Monday as highs south of a warm front hit the middle 60's. The warmer weather did not stick around as a cold front crossed Kentucky Tuesday morning keeping Tuesday's highs in the middle 20's. Cold temperatures hung around for the remainder of the week bringing lows on Saturday morning well below zero. Livestock cold stress was also an issue for a couple of days as wind chills fell below -10 degrees. The weekend was relatively nice as skies were mostly sunny and temperatures warmed up a bit to near normal levels by Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 27 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal and one degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 36 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 16 degrees in the West to 20 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the middle 60's. Extreme lows were in the negative teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.35 inches statewide which was 0.40 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26 inches, Central 0.48 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.28 inches, which was 0.50, 0.31, 0.27 and 0.51 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.26 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period January 19 to 25, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Despite all the rain, ice, sleet, and snow received over the weekend, Kentucky averaged below normal precipitation for the week. It was a pretty quiet week weatherwise as conditions were generally dry and cool. Some of the lowest temperatures of the winter season were observed Friday morning as lows dipped into the single digits. There was a healthy winter storm across the Commonwealth Saturday night and Sunday bringing between 0.5-1.0" of precipitation. Areas to the south received rain, while areas in central Kentucky faced freezing rain and icing, and areas to the north received snow. Temperatures began to warm up Sunday night allowing for melting to begin. This is the first week of the new year that precipitation has been below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 28 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal and 9 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 36 in the West to 35 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 21 degrees in the West to 20 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 50's. Extreme lows were in the single digits. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.51 inches statewide which was 0.21 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.60 inches, Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.36 inches and East 0.42 inches, which was 0.12, 0.10, 0.27 and 0.35 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.27 inches at London to a high of 0.91 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period January 12 to 18, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall Temperatures at the beginning of the week were above normal as highs reached the 50's for most of the state through Wednesday. A weak front moved through Wednesday night bringing some light showers to eastern parts of Kentucky and colder temperatures to the whole state. There was a slight warm up again on Friday ahead of a storm system that brought rain, mixed precipitation, and snow showers over the weekend. The storm system set up a significant cool down for this coming week. Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 10 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 46 in the West to 46 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 28 degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 50's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid to upper teens. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.79 inches statewide which was 0.07 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.76 inches, Central 0.86 inches, Bluegrass 0.61 inches and East 0.94 inches, which was +0.03, +0.09, -0.01 and +0.17 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.34 inches at Covington to a high of 1.28 inches at London. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 5 to 11, 2004 Below Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation Quite a change this week from the record high temperatures last week. A front crossed Kentucky Sunday night bringing arctic air to much of the United States. Temperatures remained below freezing for the first part of the week. Another system moved through late on Thursday dropping 2-4 inches of snowfall across the eastern third of Kentucky. On Sunday, temperatures rose above normal ahead of another front that will drop the temperatures once again this coming week. Due to the heavy rains last week, there were several flood warnings along the Ohio River from Cincinnati westward to the Mississippi River. The river is not forecasted to crest until late this week, so flooding will be a possibility for low lying ares. Temperatures for the period averaged 27 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal and 23 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 37 in the West to 34 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 22 degrees in the West to 21 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the upper 60's, and extreme lows were in the single digits. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.76 inches statewide which was +0.04 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.37 inches, Central 0.91 inches, Bluegrass 0.74 inches and East 1.00 inches, which was -0.35, +0.15, +0.11 and +0.23 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.21 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.43 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 29, 2003 to January 4, 2004 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Conditions for the end of last year and the start of the new year were warm and wet. Several storm systems crossed Kentucky bringing heavy rainfall amounts causing flood watches to be issued during the week. High temperatures were at record levels at the end of the week. On Sunday, another cold front crossed Kentucky, bringing more rain and colder temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 18 degrees above normal and 11 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 18 degrees above normal in the West to 19 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 16 degrees above normal in the West to 20 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme highs were in the lower 70's, and extreme lows were in the middle 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.87 inches statewide which was 1.05 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.82 inches, Central 1.95 inches, Bluegrass 2.39 inches and East 1.33 inches, which was 0.97, 1.07, 1.67 and 0.50 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.49 inches at London to a high of 3.20 inches at Covington. ---Fetched URL: http://weather.uky.edu/public/KYWKCR04
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