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Kentucky Weather Summary--2005: By: Tom Priddy UK Ag. Weather Center --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period December 26, 2005 to January 1, 2006 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 50 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.42 inches statewide which was 0.50 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.27 inches, Central 0.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.51 inches and East 0.33 inches, which was 0.69, 0.44, 0.31 and 0.56 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Quicksand to a high of 1.30 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period December 19 to 25, 2005 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 33 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 42 in the West to 43 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 24 degrees in the West to 24 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.28 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.19 inches, Central 0.40 inches, Bluegrass 0.35 inches and East 0.20 inches, which was 0.82, 0.63, 0.51 and 0.72 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 0.70 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period December 12 to 18, 2005 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION: Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 41 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 30 degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.65 inches statewide which was 0.30 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.38 inches, Central 0.89 inches, Bluegrass 0.63 inches and East 0.71 inches, which was 0.63, 0.13, 0.22 and 0.21 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 1.17 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period December 5 to 11, 2005 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: 8th Coldest December on Record...So Far! Temperatures for the period averaged 27 degrees across the state which was 11 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 34 in the West to 36 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 16 degrees below normal in the West to 12 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 19 degrees in the West to 23 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from -13 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. The cold temperatures so far this month puts December 2005 on track to rank as the 8th coldest December on record for Kentucky...tied with 1903. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.47 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.39 inches, Central 0.42 inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.50 inches, which was 0.62, 0.60, 0.29 and 0.42 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.20 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.72 inches at Lexington. Kentucky 12/ 1/2005 to 12/11/2005 Temperature Precipitation cd temp norm dev prcp norm dev percent 1 28.5 40.8 -12.3 0.85 1.71 -0.86 50 2 29.7 40.4 -10.7 1.06 1.95 -0.88 55 3 28.2 39.0 -10.8 1.07 1.57 -0.49 69 4 31.6 39.2 -7.6 1.13 1.53 -0.41 74 State 29.7 39.8 -10.1 1.03 1.68 -0.64 62 Temperature(F) ranking for Kentucky for December through December Rank Year Data Rank Year Data Rank Year Data Rank Year Data Rank Year Data 1 1989 25.3| 2 1917 25.5| 3 1963 26.2| 4 2000 26.9| 5 1909t 28.9| 5 1935t 28.9| 7 1983 29.6| 8 1903 29.7| 9 1910 30.2| 10 1960 30.5| 11 1985 30.6| 12 1945t 31.0| 12 1958t 31.0| 14 1901 31.3| 15 1950 31.5| 16 1962 31.7| 17 1914 31.8| 18 1944 32.2| 19 1976 32.4| 20 1969 32.5| 21 1898 33.1| 22 1919 33.6| 23 1981 33.7| 24 1899t 33.8| 24 1925t 33.8| 26 1943 34.1| 27 1977t 34.3| 27 1995t 34.3| 29 1930 34.4| 30 1916t 34.5| 30 1955t 34.5| 32 1937 34.6| 33 1968 34.7| 34 1924 34.9| 35 1904 35.4| 36 1942 35.6| 37 1902 35.7| 38 1934 35.9| 39 1915t 36.0| 39 1953t 36.0| 39 1966t 36.0| 42 1912t 36.2| 42 1954t 36.2| 44 1905t 36.3| 44 1938t 36.3| 44 1993t 36.3| 47 1927t 36.4| 47 2004t 36.4| 49 1986 36.5| 50 1926t 36.8| 50 1961t 36.8| 52 1992t 36.9| 52 1997t 36.9| 54 1947 37.0| 55 1897t 37.1| 55 1973t 37.1| 57 1932t 37.3| 57 1980t 37.3| 57 2002t 37.3| 60 1988 37.4| 61 1907t 37.5| 61 2003t 37.5| 63 1900t 37.6| 63 1920t 37.6| 65 1974 37.7| 66 1895t 37.8| 66 1939t 37.8| 66 1975t 37.8| 69 1906t 38.0| 69 1929t 38.0| 71 1978 38.1| 72 1979 38.4| 73 1913t 38.5| 73 1928t 38.5| 75 1896t 38.6| 75 1964t 38.6| 77 1952 38.7| 78 1908t 38.8| 78 1999t 38.8| 80 1951 38.9| 81 1972 39.3| 82 1936 39.4| 83 1959t 39.6| 83 1967t 39.6| 83 1987t 39.6| 86 1948 39.7| 87 1949t 40.2| 87 1970t 40.2| 89 1965 40.3| 90 1990 40.4| 91 1922 40.5| 92 1911t 40.6| 92 1996t 40.6| 94 1921 40.7| 95 1998 40.9| 96 1957 41.3| 97 1991 41.4| 98 1946 41.5| 99 1941t 41.6| 99 1994t 41.6| 101 1940 41.9|102 2001 42.2|103 1933 43.0|104 1918 43.8|105 1982 44.5| 106 1931t 45.2|106 1956t 45.2|106 1984t 45.2|109 1923t 45.6|109 1971t 45.6| t means a tie --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Nov 28 to Dec 4, 2005 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 48 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 31 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.16 inches statewide which was 0.22 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.91 inches, Central 1.64 inches, Bluegrass 1.03 inches and East 1.04 inches, which was -0.10, +0.64, +0.19 and +0.14 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.23 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Nov 21 to 27, 2005 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Low pressure moved up the east coast at the beginning of the work week to provide light rainfall in Kentucky. Otherwise, cold, high pressure dominated the Bluegrass state for the remainder of the week. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 60's and extreme low temperatures were in the low teens. Temperatures for the period averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to 50 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 32 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.15 inches statewide which was 0.77 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.39 inches, Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.06 inches, which was 0.60, 0.87, 0.79 and 0.83 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.77 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period November 14 to 20, 2005 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 44 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.35 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.33 inches, Central 1.45 inches, Bluegrass 1.35 inches and East 1.27 inches, which was 0.33, 0.49, 0.52 and 0.38 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 3.73 inches at Evansville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period November 7 to 13, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Another dry, mild workweek. A frontal system moved through Kentucky at mid-week, but was mostly dry. Rainfall occurred on Sunday with rainfall totals generally one-tenth to one-quarter inch, with near reports of nearly one inch near Bowling Green. The latest Palmer Drought Index indicated Central and Bluegrass areas were in Moderate hydrologic drought and eastern Kentucky continued in Severe hydrologic drought. Western KY continued near normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 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 6 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 83 degrees at Paduach and extreme low temperatures were in the mid-20's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.24 inches statewide which was 0.68 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.14 inches, Central 0.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East 0.07 inches, which was 0.86, 0.43, 0.62 and 0.81 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 0.87 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period October 31 to November 06, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: A very mild, dry week allowed harvest and other field activities to advance or be completed. Limited rainfall occurred on Tuesday and on the weekend. Severe thunderstorms in the early morning hours of Sunday generated several tornadoes which caused 15 deaths and 160 people injured in western Kentucky (near Hart County) and southern Indiana. The Palmer Drought Index continued to place the eastern half of the state in Moderate and Severe drought. Temperatures for the period averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.29 inches statewide which was 0.59 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.54 inches, Central 0.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.27 inches and East 0.15 inches, which was 0.41, 0.70, 0.53 and 0.71 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 2.09 inches at Evansville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period October 24 to 30, 2005 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: High pressure anchored over the Ohio Valley last week provided near unlimited access to field operations but also threatened frost for most evenings. Dry weather, low humidities, cool mornings and mild afternoon temperatures were a daily occurrence. By the end of the weekend, most locations had recorded low temperatures in the upper 20's and widespread frost/freeze...ending the growing season for 2005. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 60's. This was the first week with below normal temperatures in over the past 3 months and the 8th week straight with below normal rainfall for the Commonwealth. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.14 inches statewide which was 0.53 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.06 inches, Bluegrass 0.20 inches and East 0.28 inches, which was 0.68, 0.60, 0.42 and 0.40 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.77 inches at Huntington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: October 17 to 23, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Mostly a dry, very warm week with record and near-record temperatures during the middle and latter half of the workweek. A stalled-out frontal system provided rainfall to mostly northern half of the state on Thursday and Friday, and in the east on Saturday. This week's temperatures continued the warm spell of the past 3 months (14th week straight with above normal temperatures) ...and the 7th week straight with below normal rainfall. Both the Bluegrass area and East sections of the state had dropped into severe hydrologic drought according to the Palmer Drought Index (Oct.17, 2005) Temperatures for the period averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 88 degrees and extreme low temperatures were near 37 degrees. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.56 inches statewide which was 0.10 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.42 inches, Central 0.43 inches, Bluegrass 0.80 inches and East 0.58 inches, which was -0.27, -0.23, +0.18 and -0.10 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Nashville to a high of 1.76 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 10 to 16, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: A weak, upper-level low pressure area which stalled over eastern Kentucky provided morning fog, cooler temperatures and limited rainfall at the beginning of the workweek. By Wednesday, the start of a period of above normal temperatures, low relative humidity, sunny days and clear cool nights began and continued through the remainder of the week and into the weekend. This was the 6th week straight with below normal rainfall and the 13th week straight with above normal temperatures. The latest Palmer Drought Index indicated the Bluegrass area and Eastern Kentucky were both in moderate hydrologic drought at the beginning of the workweek. Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged near normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 82 degrees and extreme low temperatures bottomed out in the upper 30's. Rainfall for the past 7 days totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was 0.65 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.05 inches, which was 0.69, 0.65, 0.62 and 0.62 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.19 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 3 to 9, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: High pressure settled over eastern U.S. last week and provided the Commonwealth record and near-record high temperatures and mostly dry conditions. Most locations experienced 3 to 4 days with extreme high temperatures in the mid to upper 80s. Rainfall from the remnants of tropical storm Tammy provided scattered rainfall in southeast sections on Thursday...central and east Kentucky on Friday. West and west-central sections of the state stayed mostly dry all week. This was the 5th tropical storm to provided rainfall to sections of Kentucky this year. This was the 5th week in a row with below normal rainfall and the 12th week straight with above normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 4 degrees above 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 4 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.18 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East 0.30 inches, which was 0.68, 0.47, 0.42 and 0.37 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 1.11 inches at Huntington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period September 26 to October 2, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Showers and thunderstorms associated with a cold front moved through the Bluegrass state on Monday and again on Thursday. The work week started out with seasonal temperatures but by Thursday, after passage of the second cold front...some of the coolest temperatures of the Fall season moved into Kentucky with high temperatures in the mid 60's and low temperature mostly in the low 40's with some upper 30's in the valley's of eastern Kentucky. By Sunday, temperatures had warmed into the mid 80's. This was the 11th week in a row with above normal temperatures and the 4th week straight with below normal rainfall. At the start of the work week, Eastern Kentucky had moved into severe drought, and the Bluegrass area in moderate drought according to the Palmer Drought Index. Temperatures for the period averaged 67 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from +1 degree above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 56 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.54 inches statewide which was 0.23 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.51 inches, Central 0.50 inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.57 inches, which was 0.27, 0.29, 0.17 and 0.18 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.94 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period September 19 to 25, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: High pressure controlled the Commonwealth's weather for most of the work week. A frontal system stalled out over Kentucky on Tuesday and provided scattered showers along and just south of the Ohio River. The remainder of the work week was very warm and mostly dry. Hurricane Rita hit the Texas/ Louisiana border along the Gulf coast in the early morning hours on Saturday and flooded much of New Orleans for the second time in one month and caused tremendous damage to the Galveston/Houston area. By Sunday, a cold front near Kentucky combined with the remnants of Rita caused widespread rainfall in western sections and scattered rainfall in central Kentucky. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above 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 10 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 90's and extreme low temperatures ranged in the mid to upper 50's. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.54 inches statewide which was 0.26 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.44 inches, Central 0.33 inches, Bluegrass 0.41 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was +0.62, -0.52, -0.37 and -0.78 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 1.98 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period September 12 to 18, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: A strong high pressure system provided very warm and dry conditions to the Bluegrass state making last week the 9th week straight with above normal temperatures and the 2nd week with below normal rainfall. Scattered rainfall occurred from a stall-out frontal boundry in west and west-central sections of the state toward the end of the work week. Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the past 7 days totaled 0.26 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.76 inches, Central 0.08 inches, Bluegrass 0.16 inches and East 0.04 inches, which was 0.05, 0.77, 0.61 and 0.75 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 0.93 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period September 5 to 11, 2005 A dry September so far this month with slightly above normal temperatures: After a very wet three week period in August, rainfall has been limited and mostly absent since September started in the Bluegrass state. Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 86 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 61 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. The extreme high temperatures was 93 at Glasgow and the extreme low temperature was in the mid-50s across the Commonwealth. This was the eight week in a row with above normal temperatures. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was 0.79 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.08 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.82, 0.77, 0.77 and 0.78 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.46 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period August 29 to September 4, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall: ...From Varous Degrees of Drought to Hurricane Katrina in One Week... The work week started out warm and dry, but Hurricane Katrina was positioned just off the Gulf coast...starting to dump tremendous rainfall, high storm surge and causing wind damage...all of historic proportions along the coast. By Tuesday morning, the remnants of Katrine, still of tropical wind force, were positioned near Tenneesse and impacting Kentucky with copious rainfall and wind gusts in southern sections of the state up to 35 mph. By Wednesday morning, the storm had become extratropical and was positioned near the northeast corner of Ohio...with lingering light rain and drizzle in the northeastern section of the Commonwealth. Storm total rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 4 inches over most of the state, except southeast which had lesser amounts of one half to 1 inch. In west and central sections of the state, where most of the rainfall was received, 4 to 6 inches was common with locally heavier totals of 6 to 8 inches over a smaller swath of the state. Hopkinsville reported one-day total of 6.35 inches on August 30th. The remainder of the week and weekend was dry with seasonal temperatures. The third tropical storm to pass through the Bluegrass state this summer; including Dennis, Cindy and Katrina. Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 63 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from +2 degrees from normal in the West to +4 degrees from normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.59 inches statewide which was 1.77 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.60 inches, Central 4.23 inches, Bluegrass 2.63 inches and East 0.91 inches, which was 1.80, 3.38, 1.82 and 0.09 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Quicksand to a high of 5.25 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 22 to Augues 28, 2005 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: After scattered showers and thunderstorms on Monday...mostly dry, hot and muggy conditions occurred for the workweek in the Bluegrass State. By Friday, a weak upper-level low pressure area stalled over the state and provided showers and thunderstorms through the weekend...especially on Sunday. Temperatures for the past 7 days averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 86 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 69 degrees in the West to 66 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 high temperatures were in the low 90s and extreme lows were in the mid 60s. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.54 inches statewide which was 0.70 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.75 inches, Central 2.02 inches, Bluegrass 1.34 inches and East 1.07 inches, which was 0.96, 1.18, 0.48 and 0.20 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.10 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 5.66 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period August 15, to August 21, 2005 MUCH ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL: Numerous showers and thunderstorms returned above normal rainfall to the Bluegrass state last week after 4 weeks of mostly hot, dry conditions. It was also the 5th week in a row with above normal temperatures. Temperatures for last week averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 90 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 72 degrees in the West to 71 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 9 above from normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 90s and extreme low temperatures were near 70 degress. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.29 inches statewide which was 0.44 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.50 inches, Central 1.32 inches, Bluegrass 0.97 inches and East 1.34 inches, which was 0.72, 0.48, 0.11 and 0.47 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.19 inches at Dix Dam to a high of 3.35 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period August 8 to 14, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began with slightly cooler temperatures across the east as light rain and clouds kept temperatures in the 70's. By Tuesday, highs were back in the 90's across the state, with few clouds and light winds. Heat and humidity continued through the week, but afternoon pop up thunderstorms increased in frequency each day. For the weekend, a frontal boundary had moved into the Ohio River Valley bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, some turning severe. Localized rainfall amounts were over one inch, with most areas getting between 0.50-1.00". Of course, some areas missed out completely and received no rain. On Friday, Lexington, Jackson, and London set record highs of 98, 97, and 94 degrees, respectively. On Saturday, Louisville set a record high of 98 degrees and Jackson set a record high of 95 degrees. The past 4 weeks have seen above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. Temperatures for the period averaged 81 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 94 in the West to 93 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 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. The extreme high temperature was 99 degrees in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Grayson, and Princeton. The extreme low was 63 degrees in Princeton and Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.30 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.22 inches, Central 0.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.51 inches and East 0.37 inches, which was 0.57, 0.74, 0.35 and 0.50 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown and Bowling Green to a high of 0.98 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period August 1 to 7, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Sunshine and heat were back in the picture across Kentucky this week. High temperatures Monday through Thursday were in the 90's across the state, with Jackson setting a few record highs. Dew points were generally in the lower to middle 60's, so heat index values were at or below the actual air temperature due to low relative humidity values near 30%. It was still warm outside as livestock heat stress was regularly in the danger category by mid morning until early evening. It was also another dry week across Kentucky. There were very isolated showers during the beginning of the week. A cold front approached the Ohio Valley on Friday bringing more organized activity. Over the weekend, pop up thunderstorms were more numerous, with several producing strong winds and hail. Despite the storms, there were still many areas that again went dry this week. The past 3 weeks have had above normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 93 in the West to 92 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 68 degrees in the West to 67 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. The extreme high temperature was 99 degrees in Grayson. The extreme low temperature was 63 degrees in London. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.41 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.22 inches, Central 0.43 inches, Bluegrass 0.70 inches and East 0.31 inches, which was 0.57, 0.42, 0.16 and 0.57 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green, Glasgow, Grayson, Henderson, Jackson, and Lexington to a high of 2.16 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period July 25 to 31, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings blanketed the state on Monday and Tuesday as high temperatures climbed into the middle and upper 90's. Dew point readings in the middle to upper 70's forced heat index values to range from 100-110 degrees. The summer livestock stress index was in the emergency and danger categories for several hours these days. Light winds from the southwest provided little relief from the heat. On Wednesday a weak cold front moved into Kentucky. A light band of showers along the front eventually fizzled out over the Bluegrass region of the state. Ahead of the front, numerous thunderstorms popped up across eastern Kentucky. Some turned severe, as they dropped as much as an inch of precipitation across some locales. The weather was dry again during the weekend. Dew points dropped into the lower 60's, and daytime highs returned to more normal levels in the 80's. Eight of the past 10 weeks have had below normal precipitation. Six of the past eight weeks have had above normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 89 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 69 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 97 degrees in Covington and Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 57 degrees in Paducah. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.13 inches statewide which was 0.93 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.05 inches, Bluegrass 0.12 inches and East 0.31 inches, which was 0.91, 1.06, 0.94 and 0.82 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown, Bowling Green, Covington, Grayson, Hardinsburg, Lexington, Louisville, Mayfield, Paducah, Princeton, Spindletop, and Williamstown to a high of 1.26 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period July 18 to 24, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Excessive heat moved in across much of the central US this week, including Kentucky. The week began with the remnants of Dennis still providing light showers and clouds across the state. By Tuesday, southwesterly winds had brought warm and humid air into the region. The unstable atmosphere kick started the development of scattered thunderstorms. Some of the storms did turn severe, knocking down trees and powerlines in the Louisville area early Friday morning. Temperatures were well above normal this week with highs climbing into the 90's by week's end. No records were set, but with dew points in the upper 70's, heat index values were in the 105-110 degree range causing heat advisories and excessive heat watches and warnings to be issued. Temperatures for the period averaged 81 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 92 in the West to 89 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 73 degrees in the West to 71 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 95 degrees in Glasgow, Henderson, Louisville, and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 67 in Bardstown, London, and Louisville. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.71 inches statewide which was 0.35 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.57 inches, Central 0.69 inches, Bluegrass 1.02 inches and East 0.54 inches, which was 0.36, 0.42, 0.04 and 0.59 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Princeton to a high of 2.10 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For July 11 to July 17, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall: The Bluegrass state went from brown to green last week. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms dominated the daily weather situation as the remnants of Hurricance Dennis stalled out over the Ohio Valley most of the period. The tropical airmass provided benefical rainfall with locally heavy amounts considerably stalling Kentucky's hydrologic and agricultural drought conditions. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were common with localized amounts of 5 to 6 inches in the west and south. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 71 degrees in the West to 71 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 90's and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 60's. Rainfall for the week totaled 2.46 inches statewide which was 1.40 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.67 inches, Central 3.03 inches, Bluegrass 2.13 inches and East 2.00 inches, which was 1.74, 1.92, 1.07 and 0.87 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.71 inches at Bristol to a high of 5.49 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period July 4 to 10, 2005 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation For the fourth time in the past six weeks, temperatures have averaged within one degree of normal. During the week, highs were generally in the upper 80's and lows were in the 60's. Again, it was a dry week for most of the state. Western areas got some much needed rainfall on Monday night as numerous showers associated with a cold front moved across the area. The rain fizzled out as the front reached central portions of the state. On Thursday, eastern Kentucky received rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy. Central parts of the state were left dry. Statewide precipitation has averaged below normal for 4 weeks in a row, leaving the Bluegrass and Western climate divisions in moderate drought, and the Central division in mild drought. Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 94 at Glasgow and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 59 degrees in London. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.26 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.38 inches, Central 0.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.11 inches and East 0.32 inches, which was 0.54, 0.90, 0.95 and 0.81 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Louisville, Lexington, and Spindletop to a high of 0.85 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 27 to July 3, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation There was a little bit more rain across Kentucky this week, but not enough to keep areas from entering a mild drought. With dew points near 70 degrees, mornings began hazy and foggy. By afternoon hours, highs were well into the 90's. A heat advisory was issued for counties west of I-65 on Thursday as air temperatures reached the middle 90's and heat indices topped the 100 degree mark. The humidity and moisture did aid in the development of several summer storms during the daytime hours. Some storms did drop as much as an inch of precipitation under them, but they were hit or miss, so many locations were dry this week. Average statewide precipitation has been below normal for 3 consecutive weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 90 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 68 degrees in the West to 68 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 96 degrees in Glasgow, Paducah, and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 60 degrees in Paducah. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.47 inches statewide which was 0.50 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.06 inches, Central 0.28 inches, Bluegrass 0.74 inches and East 0.78 inches, which was 0.82, 0.72, 0.22 and 0.23 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.0 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.50 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 20 to 26, 2005 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Warm, dry weather continued across the Bluegrass State for another week. After a pleasant start to the week with lows in the 50's and highs in the lower 80's, summertime heat moved in again. Despite temperatures near 90 degrees, conditions were relatively comfortable as dew points were in the 50's keeping relative humidity values near 30% during the afternoon. By the end of the week, a southerly flow returned to Kentucky bringing more humid air. Highs during the weekend were in the lower to middle 90's. However, with increased amounts of moisture in the air, some isolated thunderstorms did flare up across localized parts of the state. Eastern Kentucky did get some measurable rain on Monday, but most areas remained dry. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 62 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. The extreme high temperature was 96 degrees in Grayson. The extreme low temperature was 53 degrees in Covington. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.09 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.23 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.13 inches, which was 0.63, 0.90, 0.88 and 0.78 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at most locations to a high of 0.24 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 13 to 19, 2005 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began with a warm and humid air mass entrenched over the Ohio Valley. Highs were in the upper 80's and lower 90's. Dew points were near 70 degrees. High humidity values allowed live stock heat stress to enter the danger category for several hours on Monday and Tuesday. Also on Tuesday, a vigorous cold front pushed through the state. Nearly every county was under a severe thunderstorm watch. Strong winds and hail were widely reported. The remainder of the week was cool, dry, and sunny. Dew points dropped into the 50's, and high temperatures were in the upper 70's. Other than some early morning dense fog, weather conditions were nearly ideal. Three of the past 4 weeks have had below normal precipitation amounts, and 4 of the last 5 weeks have had below normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degree below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 92 degrees at Grayson. The extreme low temperature was 50 degrees at London and Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.44 inches statewide which was 0.45 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.40 inches, Bluegrass 0.87 inches and East 0.46 inches, which was 0.83, 0.52, 0.01 and 0.45 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield, Paducah, and Princeton to a high of 1.37 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period June 6 to 12, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week began with record high heat in the eastern part of the state as high temperatures climbed in to the 90's. The weather pattern was consistent all week. A Bermuda high pressure system located off of the Atlantic coast pumped warm moist air from the Gulf Of Mexico into the Ohio Valley. Highs were in the upper 80's and lower 90's and lows were near 70 degrees all week. Dew points were also high in the upper 60's and lower 70's. Every afternoon, thunderstorms popped up across the state. Storms were slow moving, causing flooding problems as locally heavy rains fell under the storms. Over the weekend, the remnants of Tropical Storm Arlene brought significant rains to the area, which helped ease the mild drought in western Kentucky. This is the first week since the beginning of April that both temperatures and precipitation have been above normal statewide. Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 5 degrees above 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 6 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 94 at Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 61 at Glasgow, Hardinsburg, and Nolin Lake. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.23 inches statewide which was 0.34 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.48 inches, Central 1.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.54 inches and East 0.73 inches, which was +1.62, +0.27, -0.34 and -0.19 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Covington to a high of 2.92 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 30 to June 5, 2005 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Some rain across the northern tier of the state on Monday kept temperatures quite cool there, but by Tuesday a weak high pressure system settled in as highs were near 80 degrees under mostly sunny skies. By mid-week, the weather pattern began to change. A low pressure system that formed over the Gulf of Mexico slowly churned north bringing clouds and precipitation to the area. The rain was generally light, but the low pressure system allowed showers to pop up across the state through Friday limiting activity outdoors. Conditions dried out in time for the weekend, but summer-like temperatures moved in. After dense fog cleared on Saturday morning, highs climbed above normal into the middle and upper 80's. Sunday was the warmest day of the season so far as a record high of 88 degrees was tied in Jackson and Louisville and Lexington hit their first 90 degree day. Dew points near 70 degrees and light winds allowed heat indices to climb into the middle 90's, and livestock heat stress was in the danger category for several hours on Sunday afternoon. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 93 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 49 at Convington and Spindletop. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.48 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.61 inches, Central 0.61 inches, Bluegrass 0.24 inches and East 0.47 inches, which was 0.32, 0.36, 0.68 and 0.48 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at Spindletop to a high of 1.07 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 23 to 29, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation It was another dry week across Kentucky. Most of the rainfall arrived on Monday. The first batch was a band of precipitation that moved south across the bluegrass and eastern parts of the state during the early morning hours. On Monday afternoon, isolated showers popped up again over eastern Kentucky. High pressure settled in during the week keeping skies mostly clear. Highs were generally only in the 60's and 70's. Some rain fell across the state late Friday into Saturday morning, but amounts were less than a tenth of an inch. Dry weather returned for the remainder of the holiday weekend. Temperatures have averaged below normal for two weeks in a row. Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 75 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 85 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 45 in London. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.19 inches statewide which was 0.87 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.06 inches, Central 0.14 inches, Bluegrass 0.13 inches and East 0.42 inches, which was 1.05, 0.96, 0.89 and 0.59 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green, Mayfield, Paducah, and Princeton to a high of 0.97 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 16 to 22, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week began with high pressure in control. Days and nights were cool with mostly clear skies and light winds allowing ample time for outdoor activity. By Wednesday, winds had shifted to the south, and a warmer, more humid, air mass moved into the region. Thunderstorms erupted on Thursday. Nearly every county was under a severe thunderstorm watch at some time. Rainfall was heavy and frequent, prompting flood and flash flood watches and warnings to be issued. Some areas in central Kentucky received more than 4 inches of rain. Reports of hail, strong winds, and frequent lightning were numerous. Conditions cleared quickly on Friday, but again some isolated showers popped up in the afternoon. Ideal working conditions returned over the weekend with sunny skies, mild temperatures, and light winds. Temperatures for the period averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 78 in the West to 75 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 88 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 38 in Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.34 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.62 inches, Central 2.33 inches, Bluegrass 1.17 inches and East 1.24 inches, which was -0.49, +1.22, +0.14 and +0.23 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.22 inches at Paducah to a high of 3.07 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 9 to 15, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The beginning of the week was generally dry and warm. Weak fronts brought light, isolated precipitation to western and northern parts of Kentucky. By mid-week, a dome of high pressure began to move east, and southerly winds brought very warm and humid air to the region. Jackson and Paducah set record highs this week as temperatures climbed into the upper 80's and lower 90's. Conditions were much different in northern Kentucky due to a stationary front that had sagged south. That kept highs only in the 60's there on Thursday. By Friday and Saturday, the storm system and cold front moved through Kentucky. Nearly every county was under a severe thunderstorm watch at some time. Most of the rain and storms had tapered off by Saturday night. High pressure returned on Sunday, but it was much cooler with highs only in the 60's. This is second week in a row where the precipitation average has been below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 69 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 6 degrees above 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 5 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 91 degrees at Glasgow and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 45 degrees at Somerset and Spindletop. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.73 inches statewide which was 0.33 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.16 inches, Central 0.64 inches, Bluegrass 0.75 inches and East 0.38 inches, which was +0.05, -0.47, -0.27 and -0.63 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.12 inches at Jackson to a high of 1.71 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period May 2 to 8, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation High pressure dominated weather across the Commonwealth all week. The Canadian air mass dropped temperatures well below normal for the first week of May. Frost and freeze advisories were issued for temperatures in the 30's on Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Record lows were either set or tied in Paducah, Bowling Green, Louisville, Lexington, Covington, and London on Tuesday morning ranging from 30-37 degrees. Temperatures began to return to near normal levels later in the week as the high pressure moved east, and southerly winds came into the area. Increasing a few degrees each day, highs were in the lower 80's by Sunday. A little bit of rain was measured in northeastern Kentucky, but the remainder of the state was dry as no measurable precipitation fell. The warming temperatures, low humidities, and lack of rain allowed ample time for outdoor activities. Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 69 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 42 degrees in the West to 41 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 11 degrees below normal in the West to 10 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 84 in Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 30 in Covington and Somerset. Precipitation for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 1.06 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.01 inches, which was 1.11, 1.11, 1.02 and 1.00 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at most locales to a high of 0.03 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 25 to May 1, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The week began and ended with sunny skies and highs in the lower 60's, but a series of low pressure systems during the middle of the week brought lots of clouds, rain, and unseasonably cool temperatures for late April. The first system moved through on Tuesday. There was some clearing by early Wednesday, but light showers again developed. On Thursday, a low pressure system that formed near Texas moved northeast over Kentucky dropping about a quarter of an inch of precipitation. More rain came Friday night into Saturday morning dropping as much as 3 inches across portions of eastern Kentucky prompting flash flood watches and warnings. Temperatures were well below normal this week. Lows dropped into the 30's on several nights, with frost threatening on the weekend. Highs only stayed in the 50's and 60's. Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 62 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 14 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 43 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 69 degrees at Paducah and Berea. The extreme low temperature was 31 in Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.98 inches statewide which was 0.98 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.23 inches, Central 2.33 inches, Bluegrass 1.82 inches and East 2.54 inches, which was 0.15, 1.31, 0.87 and 1.60 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.80 inches at Covington to a high of 3.88 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 18 to 24, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The first three days of the week were ideal for outdoor activities as highs were near 80 degrees and lows were in the 50's each day. Late Wednesday and during the day on Thursday a stationary front sagged south across the state bringing rain to western and eastern areas. Clouds also kept temperatures cooler, but low 80's were still reached in the southern part of the state. Friday morning began with a band of moderate rain moving east. After some minor clearing of the skies in the early afternoon, strong and severe thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front. Main reports were of hail and strong winds, but a weak tornado was confirmed in Jefferson County. Extremely cold air was ushered in behind the front prompting frost and freeze advisories to be issued. Some lingering rain turned over to sleet and light snow. Temperatures were about 20 degrees below normal on Saturday as highs were only in the 40's. Record lows were set in Jackson and Louisville on Sunday morning when temperatures dropped into the lower 30's. Skies began to clear and temperatures warmed up slightly on Sunday. Temperatures have averaged above normal for 4 weeks. Precipitation has averaged below normal for the past 3 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 71 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 50 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high pressure was 83 degrees in Glasgow and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 32 degrees in several locales across the Commonwealth. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.80 inches statewide which was 0.18 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.92 inches, Central 0.62 inches, Bluegrass 0.92 inches and East 0.74 inches, which was 0.15, 0.38, 0.02 and 0.17 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.35 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 1.87 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 11 to 17, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week started with mild temperatures and a low pressure system moving into western Kentucky. The storm system was slow moving, so clouds, rain, and thunderstorms lingered across the area through late Wednesday. A severe thunderstorm watch box was issued on Tuesday across western Kentucky because of the inclement weather. A strong high pressure system was in control of the weather through the weekend. At night, skies were clear and winds were light allowing temperatures to fall into the 30's in some areas prompting a frost advisory for northern and eastern Kentucky. Despite the cool mornings, highs were generally at or above 70 degrees making way for another great weekend. Average precipitation has been below normal for 2 consecutive weeks. Average temperatures have been above normal for the past 3 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 48 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. The extreme high temperature was 84 in Grayson. The extreme low temperature was 37 in Bardstown and Louisville. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.83 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.94 inches, Central 1.03 inches, Bluegrass 0.58 inches and East 0.78 inches, which was -0.14, +0.03, -0.35 and -0.14 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.19 inches at Grayson to a high of 2.00 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period April 4 to 10, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began slightly cool as Canadian high pressure had dropped low temperatures into the 30's, but by Monday afternoon highs had climbed into the middle and upper 70's. Fair weather continued on Tuesday, with strong southerly winds bumping temperatures into the lower 80's. By mid week, a low pressure center that had been spinning across the central plains began to move its way towards Kentucky. Rain, fog, and isolated thunderstorms affected parts of the Commonwealth through Friday. The weekend was near perfect with mostly sunny skies, light winds, and highs near 80. Temperatures were above normal every day this week, and Jackson set a record high of 82 on Wednesday. Precipitation was once again below normal since rain showers were not widespread. Temperatures for the period averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 51 degrees in the West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 83 in Grayson, Jackson, and Louisville. The extreme low temperature was 36 in Covington, London, and Somerset. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.39 inches statewide which was 0.59 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.71 inches, Central 0.46 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East 0.20 inches, which was 0.36, 0.55, 0.73 and 0.72 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Jackson to a high of 1.21 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 28 to April 3, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation April showers...the week began with some rain, but it was short lived as high pressure moved in on Tuesday. Skies were clear, so there was abundant sunshine on Tuesday and Wednesday allowing temperatures to warm into the 70's and 80's. Wednesday night into Thursday morning, a cold front passed through the state. Hail reports were issued as some of the thunderstorms turned severe. The inclement weather was short lived as skies were mostly sunny again later on Thursday. A more significant low pressure system arrived in the Commonwealth Friday and Saturday bringing locally heavy rains and isolated thunderstorms. Clear skies returned by Sunday capping off a perfect end to the week. Average precipitation was above normal for the first time in seven weeks. Average temperatures were above normal for the first time in five weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 66 in the West to 63 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 44 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 82 degrees in Jackson. The extreme low temperature was 32 in Covington. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.15 inches statewide which was 1.14 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.93 inches, Central 2.04 inches, Bluegrass 1.80 inches and East 2.85 inches, which was 0.83, 1.01, 0.83 and 1.90 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.99 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 3.45 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 21 to 27, 2005 Near Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation Much of the week was spent under cloudy and foggy conditions. Several low pressure systems tracked across the southeast United States keeping unpleasant weather across Kentucky. Periodic breaks in the clouds allowed the sun to shine bringing temperatures up into the lower 70's in some cases. This was the first full week of spring, and the threat of severe weather came with it. A waterspout and a few severe thunderstorms were reported in western Kentucky over the weekend. After a dry start to the year, flooding once again has become an issue across central and western Kentucky as watches and warnings have been issued. Statewide average precipitation amounts have averaged at or below normal for the past 6 weeks. The average statewide temperature has been below normal for the past 4 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 55 in the West to 59 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. the extreme high temperature was 74 in Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 28 in Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.02 inches statewide which was 0.01 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.36 inches, Central 1.18 inches, Bluegrass 1.04 inches and East 0.51 inches, which was +0.24, +0.12, +0.04 and -0.45 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at London to a high of 1.89 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 14 to 20, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Another cool and dry week for most of the Bluegrass state. Western sections of the state did not receive any rainfall while central and eastern sections reported light amounts. Moderate to heavy rainfall was received on the weekend in some central sections with Anderson, Spencer and Franklin counties receiving unofficial reports of near one inch. Temperatures on the weekend rebounded into the upper 50's and low 60's. The first day of the Spring seaon occurred on Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 55 in the West to 52 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. This was the third week straight with below normal temperatures and the fifth week in a row with below normal precipitation. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.14 inches statewide which was 0.90 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.18 inches, Bluegrass 0.28 inches and East 0.10 inches, which was 1.12, 0.88, 0.72 and 0.87 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.44 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period March 7 to 13, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Similar to last week, the second week of March was cold and dry. Monday was the warmest day of the week before a cold front moved through bringing isolated rain. As temperatures dropped, light snow fell across the eastern half of the state. High pressure settled in for the middle of the week. A statewide test tornado warning was issued on Tuesday to prepare for the upcoming severe weather season. Inclement weather returned by late Thursday and lasted through Saturday as a series of clipper systems rushed across the eastern US. Fairer and warmer weather arrived over the weekend, but by late Sunday night another storm system brought a few inches of snow to northern Kentucky. This is the second week in a row of below normal temperatures and the fourth week in a row of below normal precipitation amounts. Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to 46 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 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. The extreme high temperature was 75 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 15 in Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.65 inches statewide which was 0.38 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.37 inches, Central 0.72 inches, Bluegrass 0.68 inches and East 0.83 inches, which was 0.75, 0.34, 0.31 and 0.13 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.31 inches at Covington and Henderson to a high of 1.27 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period February 28 to March 6, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began with a low pressure system bringing clouds, fog, rain, and snow to the area. A winter weather advisory was issued late Monday and early Tuesday. Gusty west winds and snow accumulation of an inch or two were reported on Tuesday. By mid-week, cold high pressure settled over the state dropping low temperatures into the 10's and 20's. However, daytime highs began to warm up as southerly winds ushered in warmer air from the south. Another low pressure system moved through early Friday. Most of the precipitation was rain, except northern Kentucky reported freezing rain. More rain came through on Saturday. The weekend ended on a great note as Sunday was mostly sunny and highs climbed to near 60 degrees. This is the 3rd consecutive week of below normal precipitation amounts. This is the second week of the year in which temperatures have averaged below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to 46 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 29 degrees in the West to 27 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. The extreme high temperature was 65 in Paducah and Henderson. The extreme low temperature was 15 in Covington and Spindletop. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.61 inches statewide which was 0.40 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.17 inches, Central 0.62 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East 1.15 inches, which was -0.93, -0.42, -0.46 and +0.20 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Princeton to a high of 1.38 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period February 21 to 27, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation This was another warm and dry week for Kentucky. A cold front stalled across the state on Monday bringing thunderstorms and heavy showers to parts of the Bluegrass state. It lingered as a stationary front through Thursday. Little additional precipitation was associated with the front, however, it kept clouds, fog, and haze around. Wednesday night, a winter weather advisory was issued for the northern half of the state. Snow accumulation was generally less than 2 inches. High pressure, clear skies, and warmer temperatures moved in for the weekend. Skies began to cloud up Sunday afternoon as the next weather maker approached Kentucky. Temperatures have averaged above normal for 5 straight weeks. Precipitation has averaged below normal for 2 consecutive weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 50 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 63 in Glasgow. The extreme low temperature was 17 in Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.34 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.51 inches, Central 0.25 inches, Bluegrass 0.24 inches and East 0.35 inches, which was 0.44, 0.70, 0.52 and 0.51 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at Henderson to a high of 0.74 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period February 14 to 20, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began with a weak cold front bringing showers to the eastern half of the state. There were also strong southerly winds that ushered in warm air from the southern US. That allowed temperatures to climb into the 60's and 70's on Tuesday. Another weak cold front moved through Wednesday. There was no precipitation, but winds were from the northwest, so much cooler temperatures moved into Kentucky. Another shot of cold air came on Friday morning as another cold front brought light snow flurries to parts of the state. High pressure settled in later Friday and on Saturday keeping skies clear and winds light. It was short lived as heavier widespread rains fell across the state on Sunday. Temperatures have averaged above normal for 4 weeks in a row, and 7 of the 8 weeks this year. Temperatures for the period averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 71 in Glasgow, Paducah, and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was 15 in Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.61 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.30 inches, Central 0.69 inches, Bluegrass 0.46 inches and East 0.98 inches, which was -0.65, -0.26, -0.30 and +0.12 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at Paducah to a high of 2.04 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period February 7 to 13, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation Above normal temperatures continued into the second week of February. The majority of the week was cloudy, drizzly, and rainy as a series of low pressure systems north along a stationary front that had settled across the state. As the front slowly moved east, cold air moved in bringing snow showers and flurries on Thursday. There was some light accumulation. Pleasant weather settled in on Friday and Saturday due to high pressure with temperatures warming into the 50's. It was short lived as another low pressure system brought rain late Saturday and all of Sunday to the region. Average temperatures have been above normal for 6 of the 7 weeks this year. Precipitation values were above normal for the first time in the last 4 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 63 in Jackson. The extreme low temperature was 20 in Somerset. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.11 inches statewide which was 0.23 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.35 inches, Central 1.38 inches, Bluegrass 0.80 inches and East 0.92 inches, which was 0.41, 0.42, 0.04 and 0.05 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.61 inches at Spindletop to a high of 1.88 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 31 to February 6, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The week began on a calm and dreary note. Skies were cloudy, and fog and haze were persistent across the area, but conditions were dry. By mid-week a low pressure system tracking across the southeastern United States brought rain and snow showers to the state. As much as 3 inches of snow fell across extreme northern Kentucky. The precipitation continued into early Thursday before high pressure moved in bringing light winds and clear skies. The weekend was dry and sunny with temperatures several degrees above normal as highs climbed into the 50's and 60's. This is the third week in a row where precipitation values have been below normal. Temperatures have been above normal for 5 of the past 6 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 63 at Berea, Glasgow, and London. The extreme low was 18 in Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.18 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 0.23 inches, Bluegrass 0.17 inches and East 0.16 inches, which was 0.73, 0.70, 0.57 and 0.69 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at London to a high of 0.62 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 24 to 30, 2005 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation High pressure was in control of the weather during the first couple days of the week. Skies were clear, and daytime highs were a few degrees above normal due to southwesterly winds. Two cold fronts moved through Tuesday night and into Wednesday. The first one brought light rain showers to central and eastern parts of the state. The second front brought in colder temperatures and clouds, but no precipitation. By Thursday a Canadian high pressure system settled in keeping temperatures below normal. The weekend began with a moderate winter storm. A low pressure system tracking across the Gulf coast states brought rain, snow, sleet, freezing rain, and ice. Cooler and drier weather ended the week. Precipitation amounts have averaged below normal for 2 weeks in a row. Temperatures for the period averaged 33 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 41 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 28 degrees in the West to 24 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 60 degrees in Paducah and Princeton. The extreme low temperature was -1 in Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.57 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.27 inches, Central 0.68 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 0.74 inches, which was 0.45, 0.09, 0.03 and 0.03 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.22 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.41 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 17 to 23, 2005 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation Arctic high pressure was over the region on Monday and Tuesday keeping temperatures below freezing and livestock stress in danger and emergency categories. Temperatures warmed up significantly on Wednesday as winds shifted to the south, ushering in warm air from the southern US. A boundary stalled across the state keeping cold air to the north and warmer air to the south. Several weak storm systems moved along this boundary keeping clouds over the state and bringing light snow. A more intense winter storm pushed through on Saturday. Rain and snow fell, and winds were very gusty. High pressure returned on Sunday with below normal temperatures. This is the first week of 2005 where temperatures have averaged below normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 26 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 37 in the West to 32 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 20 degrees in the West to 17 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 57 in Paducah. The extreme low temperature was 3 in Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was 0.62 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.03 inches, Bluegrass 0.19 inches and East 0.20 inches, which was 0.72, 0.74, 0.44 and 0.57 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.47 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 10 to 16, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The trend for above normal temperatures continued this week. A warm/stationary front settled across the Ohio River Valley bringing warm humid air to the region. Nearly all week was plagued by clouds and rain. At the beginning of the week, daytime highs were nearly 30 degrees above normal. Record highs were set across the state with temperatures climbing into the lower 70's. Flood watches and warnings were routinely issued due to rising waters and continuing precipitation. On Thursday a vigorous cold front swept through with rain, thunderstorms, and winds gusts greater than 40 miles per hour. Temperatures dropped dramatically over the weekend to below normal levels as an arctic high pressure moved over the state. Parts of the state got a dusting of snow on Sunday morning due to a quick moving storm system. This is the third week in a row where temperatures have averaged above normal. Precipitation is above normal for the second consecutive week. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 13 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 52 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13 degrees above normal in the West to 18 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 74 degrees in Grayson. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.96 inches statewide which was 0.24 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.15 inches, Central 0.86 inches, Bluegrass 0.85 inches and East 0.98 inches, which was 0.42, 0.09, 0.23 and 0.21 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.53 inches at Grayson to a high of 1.42 inches at London. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 3 to 9, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation The first full week of January was mild and wet. A frontal boundary stalled across the Ohio River valley keeping temperatures well above average and skies cloudy. By midweek flood watches and warnings were widespread as many creeks, streams, and rivers, including the Ohio, were overflowing their banks. On Friday the front finally moved east. Temperatures dropped to near normal levels as high pressure settled over the area. Over the weekend, the clouds began to breakup allowing the sun to shine through. Temperatures began to warm up again into the 50's and 60's. This is the second week of temperatures well above normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 16 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 17 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 16 degrees above normal in the West to 23 degrees above normal in the East. The highest temperature this week was 68 in Somerset. The lowest temperature this week was 28 in Henderson. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.54 inches statewide which was 1.82 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.49 inches, Central 2.27 inches, Bluegrass 3.09 inches and East 2.30 inches, which was 1.77, 1.50, 2.46 and 1.53 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.92 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 4.70 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period December 27, 2004 to January 2, 2005 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation The weather rebounded during the last week of 2004 and the start of 2005. Southerly winds ushered in warmer air from the southern US, which began melting the snow and ice dumped across the region the week before. Several locations across the state set record high low temperatures as lows did not drops out of the middle 50's. A stalled front over the region kept clouds and light rain showers around as the week ended. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 13 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees above normal in the West to 13 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 38 degrees in the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 11 degrees above normal in the West to 16 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperature was 68 in Somerset, and the extreme low temperature was 45 in Grayson. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.64 inches statewide which was 0.24 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.84 inches, Central 0.87 inches, Bluegrass 0.61 inches and East 0.25 inches, which was 0.08, 0.08, 0.18 and 0.62 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 1.63 inches at Princeton.

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