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Kentucky Weather Summary--2008: By: Tom Priddy UK Ag. Weather Center --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 22 to 28, 2008 ...Above Normal Temperatures And Above Normal Rainfall... Heavy rainfall covered much of the Bluegrass state last week as temperatures averaged above normal normal. Click here for the weekly rainfall map. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 37 degrees across the Bluegrass state which was 3 degrees above normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 31 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.26 inches statewide which was 1.33 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.94 inches, Central 2.88 inches, Bluegrass 2.39 inches and East 1.20 inches, which was 1.93, 1.89, 1.61 and 0.29 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 3.30 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 15 to 21, 2008 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... Last week was a perfect example of how drastically weather can fluctuate in the Bluegrass State. The period began with a winter storm that produced freezing rain, sleet, and snow across the Commonwealth. Some areas received as much as 6 inches of snow from this weather system. Another system moved into the Ohio Valley from the southwest late in the period, bringing with it significant rainfall and very warm temperatures...Near record high temperatures in the upper 60s were seen across the state on Friday. Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 40 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.20 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.04 inches, Central 1.14 inches, Bluegrass 1.15 inches and East 1.39 inches, which was 0.04, 0.09, 0.21 and 0.63 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.54 inches at Campbellsville to a high of 1.75 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 8 to 14, 2008 ...Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall... The second week of December started off very wet with seasonably mild temperatures through Wednesday then turned colder for the entire state with snow in the east as a low pressure system moved south of Kentucky and up the east coast. Two to four inches of snow was received in some southcentral and southeastern sections of the state during the latter half of the week. Mild temperatures returned on Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 47 in the West to 47 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 34 degrees in the West to 30 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. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.81 inches statewide which was 0.86 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.50 inches, Central 1.97 inches, Bluegrass 1.51 inches and East 2.25 inches, which was 0.50, 0.94, 0.66 and 1.33 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.69 inches at Williamstown to a high of 4.03 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 1 to 7, 2008 Below normal temperatures and rainfall.... Cold and relatively dry conditions continued during the first week of December. Multiple weather systems tracked across the Commonwealth, providing a mixed bag of precipitation and well below normal temperatures. Rainfall was below normal for the 5th week out of the past 6, and temperatures were below normal for the 6th time out of the past 7 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 32 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees below normal and 6 degrees below the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 40 in the West to 37 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees below normal in the West to 11 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 24 degrees in the West to 25 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.59 inches statewide which was 0.40 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.65 inches, Central 0.53 inches, Bluegrass 0.46 inches and East 0.66 inches, which was 0.34, 0.63, 0.47 and 0.23 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 0.81 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 24 to 30, 2008 Below Normal Temperatures and Rainfall... One cold front at the beginning of the period and one at the end brought some decent rainfall amounts to portions of the Commonwealth, but the state on the whole received below normal rainfall for the 4th time in 5 weeks. These frontal passages also ushered in a cold air mass that provided the Bluegrass State with below normal temperatures for the 3rd straight week. Temperatures for the period averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 30 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 0.79 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.76 inches, Central 0.76 inches, Bluegrass 0.86 inches and East 0.78 inches, which was respectively 0.65, 0.57, 0.32 and 0.39 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.37 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 1.58 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 17 to 23, 2008 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... Last week, two successive cold fronts swept through the Ohio Valley and ushered in the coldest temperatures of the season thus far. Temperatures dipped into the teens a couple of nights during the period, and these lows contributed to the Commonwealth seeing below normal temperatures for the 4th time in 5 weeks. Last week was the coldest week that Kentucky has seen in November since 1976. Even with the passage of two cold fronts, minimal rainfall was reported throughout the Bluegrass State because of a lack of moisture. Temperatures for the period averaged 31 degrees across the state which was 14 degrees below normal and 16 degrees below the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 40 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 14 degrees below normal in the West to 14 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 25 degrees in the West to 23 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 12 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.87 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.15 inches, which was 1.15, 1.03, 0.73 and 0.64 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.10 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 10 to 16, 2008 ...Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall... Above normal rainfall returned to the Commonwealth for the first time in 3 weeks as a couple of frontal systems tracked through the region. A cold Canadian airmass dove into the Ohio Valley behind a cold front creating showers and chilly temperatures late in the period. Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 7 degrees below the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.55 inches statewide which was 0.86 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.53 inches, Central 1.26 inches, Bluegrass 1.39 inches and East 1.86 inches, which was 0.77, 0.59, 0.72 and 1.23 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.66 inches at Nashville to a high of 2.74 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 3 to 9, 2008 ...Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall... Unseasonably mild temperatures and dry conditions were the rule last week as high pressure dominated the Bluegrass state through Friday. Limited rainfall occurred on Friday and temperatures turned seasonably cool through the weekend. Nearly half of the state continued in moderate to severe hydrologic drought ...with some southeast sections in extreme drought. Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 64 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 70s and extreme lows were in the low to mid 30s. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was 0.70 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.23 inches, Bluegrass 0.25 inches and East 0.25 inches, which was 0.85, 0.73, 0.58 and 0.63 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Covington to a high of 0.48 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period October 27 to November 2, 2008 ...Below normal temperatures and rainfall... High pressure built in over the Ohio Valley for the majority of the week and ushered in the coldest air mass of the season. During the middle of the period, low temperatures dropped into the low to mid 20s across much of the state. Dry conditions continued as the persistent high pressure system suppressed shower activity across the Commonwealth. Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 64 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees below 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 8 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.73 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.01 inches, which was 0.78, 0.75, 0.67 and 0.73 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.04 inches at Dix Dam. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period October 20 to 26, 2008 ...Below Normal Temperature and Above Normal Rainfall... Higher humidity and much needed rainfall occurred at the end of the workweek as a large low pressure system slowly worked its way from the central plains through the Bluegrass state. Otherwise, dry conditions prevailed for most of the week. Seasonal temperatures dominated the first half of the workweek, then cooler on Friday and Saturday, but mild conditions returned to the 60's on Sunday. Moderate to severe hydrologic drought and abnormally dry conditions for agriculture continued for mainly the Bluegrass and eastern sections of the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal and 9 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 65 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 45 degrees in the West to 41 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 30's. No widespread frost was reported. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.95 inches statewide which was 0.29 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.93 inches, Central 1.41 inches, Bluegrass 0.73 inches and East 0.73 inches, which was 0.24, 0.76, 0.10 and 0.05 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.38 inches at Quicksand to a high of 1.84 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period October 13 to 19, 2008 ...Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall... Limited rainfall continued the dry weather pattern for the Bluegrass state. Dry, very warm weather occurred through Wednesday, scattered showers during the latter half of the work week, then cooler temperatures in the 60's prevailed through the weekend. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in the West to 50 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.23 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.25 inches, Central 0.29 inches, Bluegrass 0.24 inches and East 0.15 inches, which was 0.44, 0.37, 0.39 and 0.52 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 0.68 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period October 2 to 12, 2008 The Commonwealth received above normal rainfall for the 1st time in 6 weeks as a cold front swept through the region and caused numerous showers and thunderstorms early in the period. Despite the rain event, the majority of the Bluegrass State remained in hydrologic drought. Temperatures remained unseasonably warm with above normal values being reported for the 2nd time in 3 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal and 5 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.00 inch statewide which was 0.43 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.56 inches, Central 1.45 inches, Bluegrass 0.60 inches and East 0.52 inches, which was respectively 0.99 inches above normal, 0.87 inches above normal, 0.05 inches above normal and 0.05 inches belwo normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.90 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 29 to October 5, 2008 Much of the Commonwealth received measurable rainfall at the beginning of the period as a cold front swept through the Ohio valley, but the rainfall received was still well below normal. Last week marked the 8th week out of the past 9 in which below normal rainfall was reported. As relatively dry conditions persisted for another week, 82 percent of the state regressed into moderate drought, and 26 percent of the state regressed into severe drought. A cool air mass built in behind the cold front and provided the Bluegrass State with below normal temperatures for the 1st time in 7 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees below normal and 10 degrees below the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 74 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was 0.53 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 0.24 inches, Bluegrass 0.26 inches and East 0.20 inches, which was 0.46, 0.55, 0.48 and 0.59 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 0.78 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period September 22 to 28, 2008. Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Abnormally dry crop moisture conditions and very warm temperatures dominated the Bluegrass state last week. Afternoon humidities were repeatedly near or below 30 percent and only limited rainfall was received across the state. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor indicated over 82 percent of the Commonwealth in Moderate hydrologic drought and nearly 20 percent in Severe hydrologic drought. It was the 7th week in the past 8 weeks with below normal rainfall in Kentucky. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 55 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the past 7 days totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.01 inches, which was 0.82, 0.85, 0.77 and 0.77 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.41 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 15 to 21, 2008 Normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... High pressure set up over the Ohio Valley early in the period and suppressed shower activity for the vast majority of the Commonwealth. The virtually rain- free week was the 6th time in the past 7 weeks that below normal rainfall was received. Temperatures during the last week of summer were true to the season with no deviation from normal. Temperatures for the period averaged 67 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal. High temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 80 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 55 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.81 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.07 inches, Central 0.03 inches, Bluegrass 0.03 inches and East 0.10 inches, which was respectively 0.82, 0.94, 0.75 and 0.74 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.20 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 8 to 14, 2008 Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... Dry weather continued as below normal rainfall was received in the Commonwealth for the 5th time in 6 weeks. The remnants of Ike affected the Bluegrass State late in the period; but it was Ike's wind, not rain, that made the impact. In fact, Louisville reported a gust of hurricane strength early in the afternoon on Sunday. With only 1 week of summer left, temperatures remained warm as above normal values were reported for the 3rd time in the past 4 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.32 inches statewide which was 0.46 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.21 inches, Central 0.18 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.49 inches, which was 0.51, 0.77, 0.39 and 0.24 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.66 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 1 to 7, 2008 Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... While the remnants of Gustav helped to bring above normal rainfall to western portions of the state for the first time in 5 weeks, eastern portions of the Commonwealth saw below normal rainfall values for the 4th time in 5 weeks as a cold front caused a few showers late in the period. Temperatures continued to be very warm with above normal values being reported for the 2nd time in 3 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 65 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.44 inches statewide which was 0.13 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.57 inches, Central 0.88 inches, Bluegrass 0.35 inches and East 0.10 inches, which was respectively 0.01 inches above normal, 0.23 inches above nomal, 0.17 inches below normal and 0.48 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at London to a high of 1.39 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period August 25 to 31, 2008 Normal temperatures and above normal rainfall... The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay provided much needed rainfall in the southeastern quarter of the Commonwealth that has been experiencing moderate drought conditions. Unfortunately, that weather system did not help western portions of the state which have seen below normal rain for 4 straight weeks. Temperatures during the period remained true to form for late summer as normal temperatures were reported. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 0 degrees from 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 3 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.92 inches statewide which was 0.09 inches from normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.41 inches, Central 0.61 inches, Bluegrass 0.86 inches and East 1.57 inches, which was respectively 0.37 inches below normal, 0.25 inches below normal, 0.05 inches below normal and 0.78 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at Bardstown to a high of 2.02 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period August 18 to 24, 2008 Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... The Bluegrass State experienced another unseasonably dry week as high pressure set in over the region. With the exception of a few mid-week showers in western portions of the state, much of the Commonwealth received no rainfall during the period. Warm temperatures accompanied the dry weather as above normal values were reported for the first time in 3 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 90 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.65 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.25 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.58, 0.68, 0.68 and 0.86 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 3.37 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period August 11 to 17, 2008 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... High pressure was the dominant weather feature over the Ohio Valley for much of the period as the Commonwealth experienced the 2nd straight week of very dry conditions. A weak upper level disturbance rotated throught the region on the 14th and 15th, but this feature only resulted in isolated showers and minimal rainfall totals. The high pressure that was centered over the midwest ushered in a cool air mass which continued the relatively mild summer pattern. Last week was the 8th week out of the past 9 with either normal or below normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 83 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 59 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.08 inches statewide which was 0.75 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.11 inches and East 0.16 inches, which was 0.64, 0.79, 0.74 and 0.80 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.42 inches at Spindletop. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period August 4 to 10, 2008 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... Aside from one weather system that affected the Commonwealth on August 5th and 6th, last week was relatively dry. The Bluegrass State seems to be trending towards below normal rainfall as 3 of the past 4 weeks have seen below normal values. An unseasonably cool air mass accompanied high pressure in the latter part of the period to continue the relatively mild summer. Above normal temperature values have not been reported in 7 of the past 8 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.35 inches statewide which was 0.65 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.17 inches, Central 0.13 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 0.348 inches, which was 0.81, 0.84, 0.42 and 0.56 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 1.41 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 27 to August 3, 2008 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... The Bluegrass State experienced a wet week last week as a couple weather systems impacted the Ohio Valley and continued to fend off summertime drought conditions for much of the state. The majority of the rain came late in the week as a frontal boundary extended just to the north of the Commonwealth and remained in place long enough to cause widespread showers and thunderstorms. This pattern also resulted in a hot week as Kentucky was oriented on the southern side of the frontal boundary; above normal temperatures were reported for the first time in 7 weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 87 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 70 degrees in the West to 67 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.84 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.81 inches, Central 1.78 inches, Bluegrass 1.48 inches and East 2.13 inches, which was 0.85, 0.75, 0.43 and 1.03 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at Covington to a high of 3.39 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period July 21 to July 27, 2008 Below Normal Temperatures and Slightly Below Normal Rainfall: Rainfall was slightly below normal for the Bluegrass state again last week and it was the second week straight with below normal rainfall. The south and west sections of the state received the bulk of the rain for the state. The northern half of the state received only limited rainfall. Temperatures were also below to slightly below normal which continued the extended spell of seasonal to below seasonal temperatures. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.87 inches statewide which was 0.19 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.02 inches, Central 1.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.79 inches and East 0.62 inches, which was +0.09, -0.07, -0.27 and -0.51 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.33 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 14 to 20, 2008 The Bluegrass State experienced a very dry week last week with many locations throughout the state reporting no rainfall. Strong high pressure set up over the Ohio Valley and suppressed shower activity for the majority of the period. Most of the rainfall during the period occurred Sunday, July 20 ahead of an approaching cold front. Although temperatures seemed hot across the Commonwealth under sunny skies for much of the week, above normal temperatures still have not been reported for 5 straight weeks. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 89 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 63 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.19 inches statewide which was 0.72 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East 0.40 inches, which was 0.76, 1.00, 0.80 and 0.44 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.54 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period July 7 to 13, 2008 Normal temperatures and above normal rainfall... Moisture-rich weather systems tracking across the Ohio Valley last week provided the Commonwealth with a relatively wet second week of July, especially western portions of the state. Drought conditions continue to be avoided for the majority of the Bluegrass State as above normal rainfall was reported for the 2nd week out of the past 3. Summertime temperatures have yet to be excessively hot as normal or below normal temperatures were reported for the 4th straight week. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Rainfal for the period totaled 1.51 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches from normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.21 inches, Central 1.81 inches, Bluegrass 0.95 inches and East 1.14 inches, which was respectively 1.53 inches above normal, 1.04 inches above normal, 0.03 inches below normal and 0.20 inches above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.42 inches at Spindletop to a high of 3.86 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period June 30 to July 6, 2008 Below Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: Cool temperatures and mostly dry conditions dominated the Bluegrass state last week with scattered showers and thunderstorms at the start of the week and on Friday and Saturday which continued the below normal rainfall pattern. Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 81 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 64 degrees in the West to 61 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. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.61 inches statewide which was 0.42 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.46 inches, Central 0.86 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East 0.62 inches, which was 0.46, 0.22, 0.54 and 0.47 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.40 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 23 to 29, 2008 Normal temperatures and above normal rainfall... The majority of the rainfall received in the period came from a slow moving weather system that affected the Commonwealth from June 27th to 29th. For the state, this was the 2nd week out of the past 4 with just slightly above normal rainfall. Eastern portions of the state experiencing moderate drought recieved above normal rainfall for the 1st time in 6 weeks. The Bluegrass State has not experienced an excessively hot start to the summer as the 1st full week of summer reported normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 5 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 86 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 67 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.99 inches statewide which was 0.07 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.66 inches, Central 0.73 inches, Bluegrass 1.32 inches and East 1.21 inches, which was respectively 0.34 inches below normal, 0.16 inches below normal, 0.43 inches above normal and 0.31 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.10 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 1.70 inches at Huntington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 16 to 22, 2008 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... Rainfall last week was spotty and minimal, most of which fell at the beginning of the period when a cold front swept across the Bluegrass State. Although rainfall totals in the state were below normal only for the 2nd time in the past month, rainfall totals in the east were below normal for the 5th straight week. This lack of rainfall has caused the east to slip into moderate drought conditions. Temperatures cooled down a bit behind the cold front as the Commonwealth experienced below normal temperatures for the first time in a month. Temperatures for the period averaged 69 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal and 7 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.45 inches statewide which was 0.49 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.28 inches, Central 0.17 inches, Bluegrass 0.66 inches and East 0.62 inches, which was 0.43, 0.72, 0.40 and 0.42 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 1.34 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 9 to 15, 2008 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... Two separate weather systems provided the Commonwealth with slightly above normal rainfall for the fourth time in the past seven weeks. Although adequate rainfall has been received in much of the state, drought conditions are beginning to build once again in the east as below normal rainfall was reported for the fourth straight week in that portion of the state. The period was unseasonably hot as above normal temperatures were reported for the second straight week. Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 1 degree below the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 87 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 66 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.07 inches statewide which was 0.09 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.70 inches, Central 0.70 inches, Bluegrass 1.22 inches and East 0.76 inches, which was respectively 0.82 inches above normal, 0.38 inches below normal, 0.24 inches above normal and 0.23 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Dix Dam to a high of 2.30 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period June 2 to 8, 2008 Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... A strong yet short-lived weather system early in the period accounted for the only rainfall last week in the Bluegrass State. For the majority of the week, strong high pressure set up over the southeastern United States and controlled weather in the Commonwealth. Unseasonably warm weather was the result as above normal temperatures were reported for the first time in six weeks. Warm temperatures, abundant sunshine, and minimal rainfall led to a rapid progression of field activities. Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal and 9 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 87 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 72 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 11 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.72 inches statewide which was 0.38 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.16 inches, Central 0.25 inches, Bluegrass 1.50 inches and East 0.98 inches, which was respectively 0.88 inches below normal, 0.93 inches below normal, 0.38 inches above normal and 0.10 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 4.30 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 26 to June 1, 2008 Near Normal Temperatures and Rainfall... Although state averaged precipitation was near normal, the amount of rainfall received varied greatly across the Commonwealth. A moisture rich weather system early in the period produced over 2 inches of rainfall for some locations in the West, resulting in well above average rainfall for the period at these locations. Some areas in Central and Bluegrass, however, received less than a tenth of an inch for the entire period; this resulted in significantly below average rainfall for these locations. Temperatures continued to be mild for the season with the 5th week in a row of normal or below normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 6 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 0 degrees from normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.18 inches statewide which was 0.04 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.30 inches, Central 1.58 inches, Bluegrass 0.28 inches and East 0.64 inches, which was respectively 1.13 inches above normal, 0.37 inches above normal, 0.92 inches below normal and 0.39 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at Lexington to a high of 4.60 inches at Evansville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 19 to May 25, 2008 Below normal rainfall and temperatures... The Commonwealth experienced another relatively dry week as no significant weather system impacted the state. Some counties in extreme northern Kentucky received near normal rainfall, but on the whole, the state remained dry. In fact, below normal rainfall was received for the 4th week out of thontinued to be the rule as above normal temperatures have not been reported in 4 weeks. The latest Palmer Drought Index holds West, Central and Bluegrass in a VERY MOIST SPELL; East is NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 73 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.32 inches statewide which was 0.79 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.07 inches, Central 0.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.58 inches and East 0.48 inches, which was 0.98, 1.01, 0.47 and 0.71 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.31 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 12 to 18, 2008 Above normal rainfall and below normal temperatures... A moist weather system swept across the Bluegrass State during the middle of last week, providing the Commonwealth with above normal rainfall for the 2nd time in the past 5 weeks. A cooler air mass filtered into the region during the period and allowed for unseasonably cool overnight temperatures. With rainfall amounts continuing to moderate, field activities continued to progress normally. The latest Palmer Drought Index shows that West is in an EXTREME MOIST SPELL, Central is in a VERY MOIST SPELL, Bluegrass is in an UNUSUAL MOIST SPELL, and East is NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees below normal and 4 degrees less than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in the West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.36 inches statewide which was 0.19 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.20 inches, Central 1.45 inches, Bluegrass 1.259 inches and East 1.27 inches, which was 0.01, 0.17, 0.48 and 0.17 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.47 inches at Berea to a high of 2.38 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period May 5 to 11, 2008 Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall... Despite two late week weather systems, rainfall amounts continued to moderate as below normal values were received for the 3rd time in the past 4 weeks. Although the Commonwealth did experience some severe weather, the state has not received the copious weekly rainfall totals since early April. Consequently, field activities continued normally for much of the week. Temperatures were once again near normal, holding the yearly departures to less than 1 degree from normal. The latest Palmer Drought Index shows that West and Central are in an EXTREME MOIST SPELL, Bluegrass is in a VERY MOIST SPELL, and East is NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 6 degrees higher than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.97 inches statewide which was 0.06 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.85 inches, Central 0.91 inches, Bluegrass 1.47 inches and East 0.79 inches, which was respectively 0.15 inches below normal, 0.21 inches below normal, 0.48 inches above normal and 0.24 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.46 inches at Mayfield to a high of 3.57 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 28 to May 4, 2008 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall... The Bluegrass State received above normal rainfall for the first time in 3 weeks, due largely to a potent cold front that swept through the region early last weekend. Temperatures for the period were below normal for the second time in the past 4 weeks as a cold air mass was in place over the Commonwealth early in the week. Overnight low temperatures dropped into the upper 20s and lower 30s in some locations on the last 2 days of April, resulting in some patchy frost. Despite receiving above normal rainfall, field conditions improved during the majority of the week. The latest Palmer Drought Index shows that West is in an EXTREME MOIST SPELL, Central and Bluegrass are in a VERY MOIST SPELL, and East is NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal and 8 degrees below the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 68 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.48 inches statewide which was 0.30 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.62 inches, Central 2.09 inches, Bluegrass 1.33 inches and East 1.04 inches, which was 0.23, 0.83, 0.19 and 0.04 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.35 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.52 inches at Bowling Green --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 21 to 27, 2008 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall... The Bluegrass State experienced a warm and relatively dry week as high pressure controlled the weather for most of the period. Decent drying conditions and below normal rainfall for the second straight week allowed field activities to progress across the state. Warmer temperatures were finally being felt as last week was only the second week to experience above normal temperatures since mid- February. According to the latest Palmer Drought Index, the Commonwealth is becoming drier: West is in an EXTREME MOIST SPELL, Central and Bluegrass are in a VERY MOIST SPELL, and East is NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 13 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in the West to 53 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.29 inches statewide which was 0.64 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.46 inches, Central 0.39 inches, Bluegrass 0.24 inches and East 0.13 inches, which was 0.50, 0.52, 0.69 and 0.80 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 0.53 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period April 14 to 20, 2008 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Last week was the driest week since January for the Bluegrass state as high pressure dominated eastern U.S. and provided a return to drier outdoor working conditions during the workweek. A significant but short warming trend occurred during the middle of the week. The week started out dry and cool but ended with light rainfall and cooler temperatures on the weekend. Areas of frost were reported on Tuesday morning (Apr. 15). Temperatures for the period averaged 51 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal and 7 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 64 in the West to 65 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree 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 5 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the past 7 day period totaled 0.19 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.30 inches, Central 0.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.12 inches and East 0.12 inches, which was 0.77, 0.80, 0.81 and 0.80 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Somerset to a high of 0.69 inches at Evansville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 7 to 13, 2008 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... The Bluegrass State received above normal rainfall for the fourth straight week, due largely to a late week weather system that also produced severe weather. The Commonwealth did experience above normal temperatures for the first time in 9 weeks, but a cold airmass filtered into the region late and brought morning lows into the 30s during the weekend. Wet conditions continue to be problematic across the state: the latest Palmer Drought Index holds the majority of the state in an EXTREME MOIST SPELL, with east Kentucky in an INCIPIENT MOIST SPELL. Temperatures for the period averaged 58 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 6 degrees above last week. High temperatures averaged from 65 in the West to 69 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 50 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 1.07 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.66 inches, Central 1.13 inches, Bluegrass 0.83 inches and East 0.75 inches, which was 0.74, 0.28, 0.08 and 0.05 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Bristol to a high of 2.70 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 31 to April 6, 2008 Above normal rainfall and normal temperatures... Wet conditions continued as the Bluegrass State received above normal rainfall for the third week in a row. Over the past 30 days, the state as a whole has received over 9 inches of rain. Showers and thunderstorms from a slow moving frontal boundary dropped copious amounts of rain across an already saturated Commonwealth and once again created widespread flooding. Temperatures were right at normal yet again for the second week of Spring. The latest Palmer Drought Index holds the majority of the state in a VERY MOIST SPELL, with east Kentucky NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 4 degrees above last week. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 45 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 3.46 inches statewide which was 2.44 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 4.67 inches, Central 3.94 inches, Bluegrass 3.49 inches and East 2.18 inches, which was 3.58, 2.90, 2.53 and 1.19 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.31 inches at Bristol to a high of 5.69 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 24 to 30, 2008 Above normal rainfall and below normal temperatures... The first full week of Spring proved to be a mild one weather-wise as near normal temperatures and rainfall were reported. The majority of rainfall in the Bluegrass State fell on Thursday and Friday as a stalled frontal boundary kicked off showers and thunderstorms throughout the two day period. Temperatures still showed a little hint of winter lingering as morning lows dropped below the freezing mark throughout the state a few times in the period. The latest Palmer Drought Index holds the majority of the state in a VERY MOIST SPELL, with east Kentucky NEAR NORMAL hydrologic conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 1 degree above the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.04 inches statewide which was 0.01 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.02 inches, Central 0.69 inches, Bluegrass 1.75 inches and East 0.69 inches, which was respectively 0.11 inches below normal, 0.36 inches below normal, 0.74 inches above normal and 0.27 inches below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 3.50 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 17 to 23, 2008 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: A late-winter storm brought heavy rainfall to parts of Kentucky and many central states last week along with major flooding. In Kentucky, the west and counties along the Ohio River received from 3 to 6 inches of rain. These rainfall totals decreased to 1 to 3 inches in central and Bluegrass sections, to less than an inch in the southeast part of the state. Temperatures remained mild as normal values were reported for the second straight week. Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 2 degrees above the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 59 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 1 degree above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 2.13 inches statewide which was 1.11 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 4.01 inches, Central 1.69 inches, Bluegrass 2.12 inches and East 1.00 inch, which was respectively 2.99 inches above normal, 0.63 inches above normal, 1.14 inches above normal, and 0.01 inches below normal. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 10 to 16, 2008 Normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... Two similar weather systems tracked across the Bluegrass State last week, and even though these systems produced severe weather in other states, not much in the way of extreme weather affected the Commonwealth as below normal rainfall was reported for the 3rd week out of the past 4. Mild temperatures were reported across the state during the last full week of winter. Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 0 degrees from normal and 6 degrees higher than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 56 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 37 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.77 inches statewide which was 0.20 inches from normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.52 inches, Central 0.90 inches, Bluegrass 0.85 inches and East 0.81 inches, which was 0.44, 0.12, 0.06 and 0.16 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.17 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.08 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period March 3 to 9, 2008 Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall... Two significant weather systems accounted for above normal precipitation across the Bluegrass State during the period. One storm system tracked across the Commonwealth on March 3rd and 4th, dumping as much as 3 inches of rain at some locations. The second weather maker was a winter storm system that affected the Ohio Valley on March 7th an 8th. As much as a foot of snow fell at some locations along the Ohio River. A polar air mass filtered into the region during the week, accounting for below normal temperature values across the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal and 3 degrees warmer than last week. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 47 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 13 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 30 degrees in the West to 32 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 2.32 inches statewide which was 1.23 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.48 inches, Central 2.39 inches, Bluegrass 2.43 inches and East 2.08 inches, which was 1.47, 1.19, 1.38 and 0.99 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.60 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 4.27 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 25, to March 02, 2008 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation: After a very active February with very frequent precipitation events, severe storms and tornadoes and mostly cold temperatures, the first couple of days in March, this past weekend, were very pleasant. The workweek was cold with almost daily threats of light, yet measureable precipitation. By the latter half of the weekend, temperatures warmed into the 60s for most of the state with some 70s in the west. This was the second week with below normal precipitation and the third week with below normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 47 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 32 degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degrees above normal in the West to near normal in the East. This was also the first week that eastern Kentucky received above normal rainfall in the past several weeks. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.52 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.19 inches, Central 0.42 inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.82 inches, which was respectively 0.67 inches below normal, 0.40 inches below normal, 0.21 inches below normal and 0.07 inches above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Paducah to a high of 0.81 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 18 to 24, 2008 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... The majority of precipitation in the Bluegrass State fell as a wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, snow and rain as a result of a winter storm that swept across the Ohio Valley on the 21st and 22nd. Even though the state received below normal precipitation for the first time this month, the accumulations of ice and snow still caused significant travel problems. This winter weather system also aided in maintaining a cold air mass over the region, which resulted in below normal temperatures for the second straight week. Extreme high temperatures reached the mid 60s at the beginning of the period, while extreme lows dropped into the single digits across northern portions of the state on the 21st. Temperatures for the period averaged 32 degrees across the state which was 9.4 degrees below normal and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 36 in the West to 39 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 16 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.73 inches statewide which was 0.20 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.88 inches, Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.74 inches and East 0.65 inches, which was 0.17, 0.40, 0.14 and 0.13 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.29 inches at Bristol to a high of 1.41 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 11 to 17, 2008 Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall... A widespread winter storm at the beginning of the week was the primary weather- maker for the Bluegrass State. This system produced a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow throughout the Commonwealth. Temperatures remained cold much of the week with below normal temperatures registering for the 4th week of the past 7, although high temperatures did rebound into the 60s to near 70 at the end of the period. Temperatures for the period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 1 degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 41 in the West to 46 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 27 degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.44 inches statewide which was 0.56 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.21 inches, Central 1.56 inches, Bluegrass 1.29 inches and East 0.70 inches, which was respectively 1.26 inches above normal, 0.61 inches above normal, 0.53 inches above normal and 0.16 inches below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.40 inches at Grayson to a high of 3.12 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 3 to February 9, 2008 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... Last week proved to be warm and wet as the Bluegrass State was above normal for temperatures and rainfall for the second straight week. Strong southerly flow at the beginning of the week drove an unseasonably warm air mass into the Ohio Valley, effectively raising temperatures to record levels throughout much of the state. This air mass also set the stage for an extreme severe weather event Tuesday and Wednesday, in which heavy rain and high winds were accompanied by numerous destructive tornadoes. Temperatures for the period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 15 degrees above normal and 10 degrees higher than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 57 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 13 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 14 degrees above normal in the West to 17 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.70 inches statewide which was 0.97 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.81 inches, Central 1.78 inches, Bluegrass 2.19 inches and East 1.22 inches, which was 0.66, 0.77, 0.69 and 0.79 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.73 inches at Paducah to a high of 3.94 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 28 to February 3, 2008 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... January concluded with above normal rainfall in the Commonwealth for just the 2nd week out of the past 6 as two separate weather systems provided precipitation for the Ohio Valley. The majority of this rainfall came on the night of January 29th as a powerfull squall line swept across the Bluegrass State causing heavy rain and wind gusts approaching 80 mph. Southerly flow throughout the week kept temperatures above normal and provided ample moisture for showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 12 degrees higher than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 46 in the West to 46 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 26 degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.31 inches statewide which was 0.42 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.98 inches, Central 1.47 inches, Bluegrass 1.65 inches and East 1.22 inches, which was 0.08, 0.48, 0.81 and 0.36 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.35 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 2.95 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 21 to 27, 2008 Below Normal Temperatures and Precipitation: Limited precipitation occurred last week, mainly several light snow events as in the previous week. It was a very cold week with arctic air dominating the Bluegrass state most of the week. Single digit temperatures occurred during the latter half of the work week. This was the second week in a row with below normal temperatures and precipitation. For the past 30 days, rainfall departures of 1 to 3 inches have occurred in southeast and southcentral sections of the Bluegrass state. Temperatures for the period averaged 25 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees below normal and two degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 36 in the West to 36 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 19 degrees in the West to 20 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.67 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.03 inches, Central 0.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.11 inches, which was 0.69, 0.73, 0.58 and 0.66 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 0.21 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 14 to 20, 2008 Much Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation: The third week of January in the Bluegrass State experienced seasonal temperatures and light mixed precipitation during the workweek as this was the second week in the past three to see below normal temperatures and rainfall. Central Kentucky continued to be right on the rain/snow line as weather systems from the Gulf of Mexico and Canada clashed in the lower Ohio River Valley. The weekend, however, was dominated by an arctic air mass that dropped lows into the single digits throughout much of the Commonwealth. Temperatures for the period averaged 27 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees below normal and 22 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 34 in the West to 34 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 20 degrees in the West to 22 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.13 inches statewide which was 0.59 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.17 inches, Central 0.14 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches and East 0.14 inches, which was 0.55, 0.62, 0.56 and 0.63 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 0.39 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period January 7 to January 13, 2008 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... The second week of 2008 proved to be a wet one for the Bluegrass State. Seperate fronts swept through the region while a very unseasonably warm, moist air mass was in place. This setup allowed for widespread showers and thunderstorms, with some of those thunderstorms reaching severe criteria. Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 17.4 degrees above normal and 19.9 degrees above last week. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 17 degrees above normal in the West to 20 degrees above 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 18 degrees above normal in the West to 20 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.73 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.67 inches, Central 2.36 inches, Bluegrass 1.60 inches and East 1.41 inches, which was 0.82, 1.30, 0.75 and 0.45 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Mayfield to a high of 3.05 inches at Evansville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 31, 2007 to January 6, 2008 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... The beginning of 2008 picks up where 2007 left off, starting the year dry with the 3rd straight week of below normal rainfall. Temperatures did break a 3 week trend of above normal as the coldest temperatures of the season were reported throughout the Bluegrass State on January 2nd and 3rd with lows dropping into the single digits. Keeping with the trend of extremely dynamic Kentucky weather, temperatures recovered towards the end of the period with near record highs well into the 60s. Temperatures for the period averaged 29.1 degrees across the state which was 5.6 degrees below normal and 8.9 degrees cooler than last week. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 40 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 26 degrees in the West to 24 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.25 inches statewide which was 0.73 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.21 inches, Central 0.21 inches, Bluegrass 0.34 inches and East 0.26 inches, which was 0.73, 0.85, 0.63 and 0.70 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.36 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 24 to December 30, 2007 Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Precipitation: The final week of 2007 for the Bluegrass state received warmer than normal temperatures. Dry conditions occurred through Wednesday. Showers occurred Thursday and Friday. Seasonable temperatures continued through the weekend. Temperatures for the period averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 46 in the West to 48 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from +4 degrees from normal in the West to +6 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 29 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from +2 degrees from normal in the West to +11 degrees from normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.70 inches statewide which was 0.18 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.61 inches, Central 0.72 inches, Bluegrass 0.72 inches and East 0.75 inches, which was 0.40, 0.22, 0.04 and 0.09 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.23 inches at Covington to a high of 1.07 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period December 17 to 23, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall: The work week started off with dry conditions and seasonal temperatures which warmed into the low 50s by mid-week. Wetter and slightly warmer conditions finished up the work week and much of the weekend. Temperatures for the period averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal and 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 50 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 34 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.86 inches statewide which was right at normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.03 inches, Central 0.98 inches, Bluegrass 0.85 inches and East 0.65 inches, which was +0.08, 0.00, +0.02 and -0.10 inches respectively from normal. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period December 10 to 16, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Much Above Normal Rainfall: Record and near-record warmth and rainfall dominated the Bluegrass state in the past 7 days. Not only did multiple, heavy rainfall events occur last week but also temperatures approached 70 degrees for many locations on Tuesday. By Thursday (Dec 13th), temperatures had returned to seasonal normals but continued a downward trend into the weekend when a winter storm moved through the Ohio River Valley. This storm dump significant rainfall across most of the state, especially west, central and bluegrass areas where 1 to 3 inches of rainfall was received on the weekend. Southeastern sections of the state received much less rainfall than the remainder of the state. Light snowfall and a wintry mix was reported west and central on the weekend. Since the 1st of December some western and central locations received nearly 10 inches of rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 44 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal and 7 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 46 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 18 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 3.71 inches statewide which was 2.75 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 4.39 inches, Central 4.88 inches, Bluegrass 3.05 inches and East 2.50 inches, which was 3.38, 3.85, 2.20 and 1.58 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.88 inches at Nashville to a high of 6.30 inches at Hardinsburg and 7.76 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period 12-02-2007 to 12-08-2007 Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall... Severher systems provided Kentucky with above normal rainfall for the 2nd week out of the past 6. A classic Alberta Clipper system dove into the Ohio Valley at the beginning of the period providing a mixed bag of precipitation throughout the northern half of the Bluegrass State. Behind this system, a second clipper system, although weaker, dropped into the northern portions of the continental United States and brought with it another mixture of rain and winter precipitation. Towards the end of the period, a warm front developed and extended into the lower Ohio Valley from Texas. This front caused numerous showers and a drastic warm-up as high temperatures rose from the 30s into the 60s by week's end. Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 3.4 degrees below normal and 5 degrees cooler than last week. High temperatures averaged from 46 in the West to 44 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 32 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 0 degrees from normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.17 inches statewide which was 0.13 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.58 inches, Central o.91 inches, Bluegrass 1.32 inches and East 0.93 inches, which was 0.47 inches above normal, 0.30 inches below normal, 0.38 inches above normal and 0.01 inches above normal respectively. By station, a high of 1.85 inches of rain was received at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period 11-26-2007 to 12-02-2007 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... Colder air migrated over the Bluegrass State behind three seperate cold fronts and helped temperatures to drop below average for the first time in three weeks. Early in the week, two cold fronts swept through Kentucky with limited moisture available. This suppressed any shower activity from the frontal passages, so the only result was a decrease in temperature. The third cold front was associated with a true mid-latitude storm system, and as a result, it brought fairly widespread rainfall to the Commonwealth for the first weekend of December. With only one decent rain event, however, Kentucky experienced the 4th week out of the past 5 with below normal rainfall. Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 5 degrees below last week. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 54 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 33 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.04 inches statewide which was 0.21 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.82 inches, Central 1.03 inches, Bluegrass 1.29 inches and East 1.03 inches, which was 0.46 inches below normal, 0.36 inches below normal, 0.12 inches above normal and 0.13 inches below normal respectively. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.70 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period November 19 to 25, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.73 inches statewide which was 0.19 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.96 inches, Central 0.92 inches, Bluegrass 0.63 inches and East 0.41 inches, which was 0.04, 0.04, 0.19 and 0.47 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Huntington to a high of 1.40 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period 11-12-2007 to 11-18-2007 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... The Bluegrass State continued to fend off drought conditions as above normal rainfall fell for the 3rd week out of the past 5. Most of this rain came early in the period from a slow-moving, but potent cold front. Temperatures behind this front were quite cold as many areas in the Commonwealth saw morning lows drop into the lower 20s on November 16. Despite these cold conditions, temperatures were still above normal across Kentucky for the first week since mid October. Temperatures for the period averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 57 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 0 degrees above normal in the West to 1 degree 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 6 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.99 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.46 inches, Central 1.27 inches, Bluegrass 0.74 inches and East 1.50 inches, which was 0.54 inches below normal, 0.31 inches above normal, 0.08 inches below normal and 0.62 inches above normal respectively. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at Mayfield to a high of 3.03 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period 11-05-2007 to 11-11-2007 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... Two frontal passages brought minimal rainfall to the Bluegrass State as Kentucky experienced the 6th week out of the past 8 with below normal rainfall. These cold fronts did, however, bring in the coldest air mass of the season thus far as the state saw the 2nd straight week with below normal temperatures. Low temperatures dropped into the 20's at many locations across the state, but the coldest temperatures came on November 7 as western portions of the Commonwealth experienced the season's first hard freeze. Temperatures for the period averaged 43.6 degrees across the state which was 4.2 degrees below normal and 5.4 degrees cooler than last week. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.37 inches statewide which was 0.57 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.12 inches, Central 0.29 inches, Bluegrass 0.53 inches and East 0.50 inches, which was 0.81, 0.76, 0.33 and 0.41 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.65 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period 10-29-2007 to 11-04-2007 Below normal temperatures and rainfall... The Bluegrass State experienced another dry week as no rainfall was received statewide, making it the fifth week in the past two months with below normal rainfall. A cold front did pass through the region last week, but an apparent lack of moisture in the region did not allow the frontal passage to provide any showers. Temperatures took a seasonal plunge behind the cold front with many stations reporting morning low values below the freezing mark. Temperatures for the period averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal and seven degrees below last week. High temperatures averaged from 65 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West to 36 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.65 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.78, 0.61, 0.58 and 0.61 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.02 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period 10-22-2007 to 10-28-2007 Above normal temperatures and rainfall... Much needed rainfall arrived last week to the Bluegrass State as a significant rainfall event at the beginning of last week provided higher rainfall totals in a 4 day period than the October monthly normal for 3 out of the 4 climate divisions. Although last week was only the third week out of the past thirteen with above normal rainfallugh rain to put a significant dent in the hydrologic drought situation. Above normal temperatures remained the rule as Kentucky experienced the sixth straight week with above normal temperatures. Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal and 11 degrees below last week. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 4.11 inches statewide which was 3.37 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 4.24 inches, Central 6.27 inches, Bluegrass 4.52 inches and East 2.18 inches, which was 3.47, 5.43, 3.81 and 1.51 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.78 inches at Bristol to a high of 7.58 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period October 15 to October 21, 2007 ...Above normal temperatures and rainfall... Much needed rainfall came to the Bluegrass State last week, mostly from a deep low pressure system that caused a widespread thunderstorm outbreak on Thursday. Several stations in western and central Kentucky, such as Paducah, reported well over two inches of rainfall from this event alone. Many more rainfall events like this will be needed to escape drought conditions, however, as last week was only the second week in the past twelve to receive above normal rainfall. Warm temperatures remained the rule as above normal values were recorded for the fifth straight week. Temperatures for the period averaged 67 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 78 in the West to 77 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.10 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.91 inches, Central 0.95 inches, Bluegrass 0.91 inches and East 0.70 inches, which was 0.97 inches above normal, 0.15 inches above normal, 0.12 inches above normal and 0.08 inches below normal respectively. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.07 inches at Bristol to a high of 3.18 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period October 8 to October 14, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: The Bluegrass state experienced a significant temperature change last week for the third full week of autumn. The work week started off with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s on Monday. Cold Canadian air moved into the state starting on Tuesday and by Thursday morning temperatures had dropped into the upper 30s for lows and upper 50s for highs. Very little rainfall occurred last week, which continued the very deep drought conditions across the Commonwealth. So far this month the state has received less than 20 percent of normal rainfall. Since the beginning of the year, the state has received nearly 27 inches, over 11 inches below normal...ranking it as the 2nd driest January thru October in the past 113 years. The only drier year was 1930 with 24.93 inches. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 12 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 73 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 50 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was 0.56 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.09 inches, Central 0.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.16 inches, which was 0.60, 0.55, 0.59 and 0.52 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.49 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period October 1 to October 7, 2007 Much above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... Hot and dry for the second full week of autumn as the Bluegrass state experienced the third week in a row with above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall. High pressure dominated much of the week allowing for record and near-record temperatures near 90 degrees at many stations, with a high of 94 degrees at Princeton on October 7. Rainfall was again scarce as a weak frontal boundary provided minimal showers toward the end of the work week. Extended drought conditions continued as the state received below normal rainfall for the ninth week out of the past ten. Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees above normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 12 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.08 inches statewide which was 0.57 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.13 inches and East 0.13 inches, which was 0.62, 0.68, 0.51 and 0.50 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown (and most locations) to a high of 0.24 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 24 to September 30, 2007 Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... Much needed rainfall arrived throughout the majority of the Bluegrass State as tropical moisture pooled up ahead of a cold front by mid-week. However, with only the one rainfall event, the drying trend persisted. Unseasonably warm temperatures continued as the state experienced the eighth week out of the past nine with above normal temperatures. All stations reported at least one day with high temperatures at or above 90 degrees. Cool, dry conditions occurred on Friday and Saturday with warmer conditions on Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged 84 degrees across the state. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature averaged 7 degrees above normal throughout the state. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.62 inches statewide which was 0.28 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.10 inches, Central 0.41 inches, Bluegrass 0.84 inches and East 0.27 inches, which was 0.27 above normal, 0.52 below normal, 0.02 below normal and 0.67 inches below normal respectively. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Dix Dam to a high of 3.50 inches at Williamstown for the period. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 17 to September 23, 2007 Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall... High pressure dominated the Bluegrass state last week. Due to the strong ridging, it was hot and dry for the final week of summer 2007. Kentucky has experienced seven of the past eight weeks with above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall. High temperature records dating back to 1891 were broken by as much as three degrees on September 23. As a result, the already moisture- starved Commonwealth sunk deeper into drought to usher in the autumn season. Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 10 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 58 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.81 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.82, 0.85, 0.77 and 0.78 inches respectively below normal. No rainfall was reported by any stations last week. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 10 to September 16, 2007. Below normal temperatures and above normal rainfall: Kentucky enjoyed a much needed reprieve from heat and lack of rainfall this week. For the first time in six weeks, temperatures averaged below normal, and rainfall totals were above normal. This pattern shift was due largely to the passage of two cold fronts, one at the beginning of the week and one at week's end. The frontal passage that occurred late Friday evening actually knocked lows down into the 40s for many portions of the Commonwealth. Thunderstorms from frontal passages and some limited moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Humberto helped the Bluegrass state to realize some decent weekly rainfall totals as well. Areas around Jackson and Buckhorn Lake received over 2 inches of rain, and areas around Glasgow and Nolin Lake received just under two inches. Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and nearly 10 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 80 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperature were near 90 and extreme lows were in the 40s. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.24 inches statewide which was 0.30 above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.08 inches, Central 2.16 inches, Bluegrass 0.70 inches and East 1.06 inches, which was respectively 0.18 above normal, 1.09 above normal, 0.17 below normal and 0.13 inches above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Louisville to a high of 2.10 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period September 3 to September 9, 2007. Above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall: High pressure dominated the Bluegrass state for much of the work week, once again providing mostly dry conditions throughout the week. Thursday, a southerly wave coupled with moisture from the remnants of Henriette provided scattered showers to western and parts of central Kentucky. A cold front approaching the state early in the weekend stalled Saturday morning, resulted in scattered showers and thunderstorms for much of the state through the weekend. Statewide, rainfall totals were below normal for the sixth straight week. Temperatures were significantly above normal for the sixth straight week as well, as high temperatures climbed into the upper 90's for many locations statewide. The extreme high for the week occurred on September 4th as Bowling Green and Glasgow reached 98 degrees. The extreme low for the week occurred on September 4th in Huntington at 57 degrees. Temperatures for the period averaged 77.9 degrees across the state which was 5.8 degrees above normal and nearly 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 92 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 12 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 66 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.67 inches statewide which was 0.13 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.28 inches, Central 1.17 inches, Bluegrass 0.22 inches and East 0.02 inches, which was 0.46 above normal, 0.32 above normal, 0.55 below normal and 0.76 inches below normal respectively. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 2.84 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period August 27 to September 2, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: A cool front moved through central Kentucky at mid-week and provided scattered showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise it was a dry, muggy and very warm week...the 5th week straight with above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall. Drought conditions continued to deepen across the Commonwealth. Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal but 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 93 in the West to 90 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 64 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 6 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.36 inches statewide which was 0.47 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.28 inches, Central 0.30 inches, Bluegrass 0.45 inches and East 0.43 inches, which was 0.52, 0.55, 0.38 and 0.41 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 2.67 inches at Grayson. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period August 20 to August 26, 2007 Much Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Another mostly dry, muggy and very hot week for the Bluegrass state last week with central, bluegrass and some eastern sections receiving the greatest rainfall which occurred on Tuesday...compliments of the remnants of T.S. Erin. In the west and south, very little rainfall occurred. Record and near-record temperatures dominated with most locations approaching and exceeding the 100 degree mark...for the third heat wave this growing season. Princeton hit or exceeded 100 degrees 11 times so far this growing season. Somerset hit 106 degrees for the extreme high temperature and the extreme low was in the low 60s. Last week's US Drought Monitor held 73 percent of Kentucky in Extreme hydrologic drought. This was the fourth week straight with above normal temperatures and below normal rainfall. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 83 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 95 in the West to 94 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 11 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 71 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 10 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.71 inches statewide which was 0.13 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 1.53 inches, Bluegrass 0.62 inches and East 0.52 inches, which was -0.61, +0.68, -0.23 and -0.35 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 2.53 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period August 13 to August 19, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Record-breaking temperatures were the trend last week as stagnate high pressure dominated the weather in the Bluegrass state. Most locations exceeded high temperatures at or near 100 degrees for one or more days breaking records in most locations. This was the third week straight with very hot, muggy conditions. Also, drought conditions continued with below normal rainfall for the third week straight. A frontal system brought scattered showers and thunderstorms to the northern third of the state on Friday. Cooler temperatures occurred on Saturday. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal but 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 97 in the West to 94 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees above normal in the West to 10 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 5 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 106 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 50s. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.26 inches statewide which was 0.58 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.40 inches, which was 0.64, 0.73, 0.49 and 0.47 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.55 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period August 6 to August 12, 2007 Much Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Hazy, hot and humid with record and near-record temperatures gripped the Commonwealth during the work week which joined a long string of weeks with dry conditions this growing season. Temperatures in the upper 90s and low 100s were the rule during the work week which were the warmest temperatures since August 2005. Rainfall was limited to the northeast sections of the state. Slightly less humid conditions with temperatures in the low 90s occurred during the weekend. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 84 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees above normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous. High temperatures averaged from 94 in the West to 94 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 9 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 72 degrees in the West to 72 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Princeton reported the extreme high temperature of 104 and Lexington's Spindletop Research Farm reported the extreme low temperature of 62 degrees in Kentucky Rainfall for the period totaled 0.08 inches statewide which was 0.76 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East 0.11 inches, which was 0.79, 0.84, 0.65 and 0.76 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.80 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period July 30 to August 5, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Typical summer weather pattern prevailed over the Bluegrass state last week as hazy, hot and very humid conditions were observed daily. Rainfall from isolated showers and thunderstorms were mostly limited to southeast sections of the state during the work week with slightly better coverage and amounts in the northcentral and east sections on Sunday. This was the first week with weekly temperatures averaging above normal in the past 5 weeks. Since May 1, the state had received 68 percent of normal rainfall. Moderate to severe hydrologic drought continued. Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 7.4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 94 in the West to 90 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 4 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 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 90s and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 60s. Rainfall for the 7 day period totaled 0.31 inches statewide which was 0.59 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.03 inches, Central 0.47 inches, Bluegrass 0.47 inches and East 0.29 inches, which was - 0.80, -0.46, -0.44 and -0.66 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 2.02 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period July 23 to July 29, 2007 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: It was mostly a cool week with only a day or two near 90 degrees in the west. Rainfall was limited for most of the workweek until late Thursday and Friday when widespread rainfall occurred for most locations except in the west. Rainfall for most of central, bluegrass and east areas was of low intensity and long duration, exactly what was needed to provide some long-term hydrologic drought relief in those sections of the state that needed it most due to large long-term rainfall deficits. Locally heavy rainfall of 3 to 4 inches occurred in the southeastern part of the state. The weekend was mostly cloudy and cool with lingering rainfall ending in the east. This was only the third week this growing season for above normal rainfall for the state as a whole. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 72.6 degrees across the state which was 4.1 degrees below normal and 3.4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees below normal in the West to 5 degrees below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.48 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.25 inches, Central 1.24 inches, Bluegrass 2.01 inches and East 2.24 inches, which was -0.75, +0.27, +1.06 and +1.18 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at Mayfield to a high of 2.81 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period July 16 to July 22, 2007 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: For only the second time this growing season...rainfall was above normal for the entire state. Scattered showers and thunderstorms were a daily occurrance in central and eastern sections of the state during much of the work week. The west waited until Friday for a decent wetting. Temperatures were very warm during most of the work week but unseasonably cool, dry conditions dominated the weekend. Jackson reported record low temperatures on both Saturday and Sunday morning. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and similar to the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 90s and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 50s. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.32 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.25 inches, Central 1.22 inches, Bluegrass 1.67 inches and East 1.23 inches, which was 0.50, 0.18, 0.62 and 0.44 inches respectively above normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at Nashville to a high of 2.67 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period July 09 to July 15, 2007 Below Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: Scattered showers and thunderstorms provided most locations with measurable rainfall last week, with the southcentral section of the state receiving locally heavy rainfall of 2 to 3 inches. Moderate hydrologic drought continued to hold a grip over three-quarters of the state with Severe drought conditions in the south and east; nearly 50 percent of the state, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor. Several counties in the southeast continued in Extreme hydrologic drought. Improving conditions were indicated in the far western counties and along the Ohio River from Fulton county to Jefferson county. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and similar to the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.69 inches statewide which was 0.31 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.45 inches, Central 0.91 inches, Bluegrass 0.47 inches and East 0.86 inches, which was 0.40, 0.09, 0.59 and 0.22 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 3.16 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period July 2 to July 8, 2007 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Measurable rainfall occurred over most of the state last week, but only the West and Bluegrass areas received normal or above normal rainfall. The northern half of the state received locally heavy rainfall, while much less rainfall occurred in the southern counties...especially along the KY/TN and KY/VA borders. The end result was that the central section only received 13 percent and eastern only received 65 percent of normal rainfall, while the west received 96 percent and Bluegrass area received 181 percent of normal. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 1 degree below normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.84 inches statewide which was 0.16 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.01 inches, Central 0.13 inches, Bluegrass 1.72 inches and East 0.63 inches, which was -0.04, -0.88, +0.77 and -0.34 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Nashville to a high of 2.53 inches at Spindletop Research Farm in Lexington. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the 7 day Period June 25 to July 1, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms occurred daily during the work week and the first half of the weekend in the Commonwealth with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s. Locally heavy rainfall occurred in many sections of the state ...especially west and central where rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches were common and flooding and flash flooding was of concern. These very timely rain events for agriculture provided above normal rainfall for much of the state with only the Bluegrass area receiving near normal rainfall. There were still areas that received little rainfall... especially in the Bluegrass area. Sunday was mostly dry and slightly cooler. Moderate to severe hydrologic drought continued across the state. Temperatures for the period averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 69 degrees in the West to 67 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 90s and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 50s. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.58 inches statewide which was 0.63 inches above normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.10 inches, Central 1.97 inches, Bluegrass 0.94 inches and East 1.34 inches, which was 1.14, 1.12, -0.02 and 0.33 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Jackson to a high of 3.49 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period June 18 to June 24, 2007 Near Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Beneficial rainfall returned to some sections of the Bluegrass state last week. The western half of the state received much more rainfall than did the eastern half of the state. Yet, even some localized heavy rainfall occurred in the eastern half of the state. With scattered showers and thunderstorms during the work week and numerous showers and thunderstorms during the weekend, this was the most rainfall for the state in the past 7 weeks. West and Central sections of the state received above normal rainfall, while Bluegrass and East received below normal rainfall. The end result was a considerable part of the state received beneficial rainfall for agriculture. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was near normal and similar to the previous weeks average temperature. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from near normal in the West to 3 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree above normal in the West to near normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 90s and extreme low temperatures were in the low 50s. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.76 inches statewide which was 0.13 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.84 inches, Central 1.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.33 inches and East 0.70 inches, which was -0.02, +0.27, -0.55 and -0.22 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 1.82 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period June 11 to June 17, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Limited rain occurred in extreme southeast sections of the state along the KY/VA border. Otherwise, for most of the Bluegrass state, no rainfall occurred last week. This was the 6th week straight with below normal rainfall and the 4th week straight with above normal temperatures. Drought conditions continued to deepen across the Commonwealth with drought indices indicating moderate to severe hydrologic drought across the state and short to very short topsoil moisture for crops. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 3 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 90s and extreme low temperatures were in the low 50s. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.89 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.03 inches, which was 0.85, 0.92, 0.88 and 0.89 inches respectively below normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at most locations to a high of 0.17 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period June 4 to June 10, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms provided beneficial rainfall to mainly Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state. Rainfall in west and central areas was limited. The end result was below normal rainfall for the state for the 5th straight week and above normal temperatures for the 3rd straight week. Hydrologic and agricultural drought continued across the state. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 1 degree above normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree below normal in the West to near normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.53 inches statewide which was 0.36 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.30 inches, Central 0.26 inches, Bluegrass 0.99 inches and East 0.57 inches, which was -0.56, -0.66, +0.11 and -0.34 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 1.80 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the 7-Day Period May 28 to June 3, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms occurred over much of the state over the weekend with locally heavy rainfall. Otherwise, it was a dry and very warm workweek. This was the 4th week in a row with below normal rainfall for the Bluegrass state. Mild to moderate drought conditions continued to plague much of the state, according to most drought indices. Extreme high temperatures were near 90 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 50s. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 86 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 64 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.36 inches statewide which was 0.63 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.72 inches, Central 0.34 inches, Bluegrass 0.19 inches and East 0.19 inches, which was 0.28, 0.69, 0.78 and 0.78 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.55 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period May 21 to May 27, 2007 Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: Another dry week for the Bluegrass state. High temperatures were in the 80s the entire week with upper 80s on the weekend. The state has experienced below normal rainfall for five out of the past six weeks. Most drought indices indicated drought conditions were becoming established. Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees above normal and 10 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 59 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from near normal in the West to near normal in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was 1.04 inches below normal. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.05 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.04 inches, which was 1.05, 1.11, 1.02 and 0.96 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.20 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period May 14 to May 20, 2007 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: With limited rainfall at mid-week, it was the second week straight with below normal rainfall. Temperatures were very warm until a cold front moved through on Wednesday. Cool temperatures were the trend until Sunday. Patchy frost was reported in eastern sections of the state on Saturday morning. Temperatures for the period averaged 62 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees below normal and 8 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 74 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 49 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 8 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 80s and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 30s. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.49 inches statewide which was 0.57 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.35 inches, Central 0.59 inches, Bluegrass 0.45 inches and East 0.56 inches, which was 0.75, 0.51, 0.57 and 0.45 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 1.04 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period May 7 to May 13, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms provided west and central sections of the state with locally heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday. Otherwise, it was a warm, dry week with high humidity for most of the week. Temperatures in the 80s were common for most of the week. Cooler, less humid weather returned on Sunday. Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 55 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 90 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 40s. This was the third week straight with above normal temperatures. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.31 inches statewide which was 0.75 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.63 inches, Central 0.59 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.03 inches, which was 0.48, 0.52, 1.01 and 0.98 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 1.83 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 30 to May 6, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Slightly Above Normal Rainfall: The workweek started off very warm and dry with temperatures in the 80s. By mid-week, a very slow moving low pressure system moved from the central plains into the Ohio Valley. A meandering front connected to this low moved into Kentucky and threatened showers and thunderstorms into the weekend. Widespread showers and thunderstorms occurred from Friday thru Saturday with locally heavy rainfall which created flood and flash flood problems. Sunday was dry and mild with gusty winds. Temperatures for the period averaged 67.9 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees above normal and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 78 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 61 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 80s and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 50s. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.25 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.98 inches, Central 1.27 inches, Bluegrass 1.17 inches and East 1.50 inches, which was -0.31, +0.05, +0.06 and +0.42 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 2.94 inches at London. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period April 23 to April 29, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: The first half of the workweek was mild with scattered showers and thunderstorms due to a very slow moving low pressure system and a stalled front meandering over the Ohio Valley. Rainfall was limited for much of the state except central and Bluegrass sections where near and slightly above normal rainfall occurred. On Friday, the entire system moved east of the Bluegrass state and provided a very cool day. Temperatures rebounded and dry conditions returned on the weekend with highs into the 70s. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees above normal and 10 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 57 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 80s and extreme lows were in the upper 40s. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.76 inches statewide which was 0.23 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.45 inches, Central 1.28 inches, Bluegrass 0.89 inches and East 0.40 inches, which was -0.63, +0.27, -0.05 and -0.52 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 1.53 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period April 16 to April 22, 2007 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: High pressure dominated Bluegrass weather through Tuesday of last week. Cool temperatures were the rule in the east...but temperatures moderated for west Kentucky. Low pressure stalled over the state on Wednesday and Thursday and provided very cool temperatures, clouds and limited rainfall. A warming trend started on Friday and lasted into Sunday with temperatures in and near the 80s and sunny, dry conditions. Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 1 degree below normal and 10 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degrees below normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.92 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.20 inches and East 0.03 inches, which was 1.07, 0.99, 0.74 and 0.89 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.50 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period April 9 to April 15, 2007 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: It was a very cool, wet week for the Bluegrass state. The week started off with temperatures in the low to mid 20s on Monday morning which was a continuation of the previous week's historic cold temperatures. A slight warming trend occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. The remainder of the week returned to very cool temperatures... with frost threatening again late in the weekend. Light to moderate rain occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday. Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall through the weekend interrupted most outdoor activites with flooding and flash flooding...mainly in eastern Kentucky. Temperatures for the past 7 days averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees below normal with the same average temperature as the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 57 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 13 degrees below normal in the West to 9 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.74 inches statewide which was 0.76 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.08 inches, Central 2.10 inches, Bluegrass 1.58 inches and East 1.19 inches, which was 1.00, 1.10, 0.64 and 0.28 inches respectively above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.27 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 2.69 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period April 2 to 8, 2007 Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: Record and near-record high temperatures started the workweek. Record and near- record low temperatures ended the workweek. After several weeks with very mild conditions, Arctic air invaded the Commonwealth starting on Wednesday and brought with it a drastic change in weather patterns...along with several morning's with frosts and freezing temperatures. High temperatures on Monday and Tuesday were in the low to mid 80s. By Thursday, low temperatures dropped into the upper 20s to low 30s. By Sunday, low temperatures reached record levels in the upper teens to low 20s. Flurries and snow showers were common from Thursday to Sunday. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees below normal and 22 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 56 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees below normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.68 inches statewide which was 0.30 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.51 inches, Central 0.90 inches, Bluegrass 0.90 inches and East 0.42 inches, which was 0.56, 0.10, 0.04 and 0.50 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at London to a high of 1.62 inches at Campbellsville. --- Kentucky Weather and Climate Summary For the Period March 26 to April 1, 2007 Much Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Rainfall: A very warm and early start to Spring for the Bluegrass state. The warm temperatures dominated the entire 7 day period with rainfall at mid-week and on the weekend. This caused an explosion of growth across the entire Commonwealth. Yet, dry conditions were indicated in southern and southeast sections of the state. Temperatures in the low 80s were recorded at most locations. Last week was the 6th week straight with above normal temperatures. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 17 degrees above normal and 7 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 14 degrees above normal in the West to 18 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 58 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 18 degrees above normal in the West to 19 degrees from above in the East. The extreme high temperature was near 85 degrees at Paducah and the extreme low temperatures was near 49 degrees at Jackson. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.98 inches statewide which was -0.04 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.09 inches, Central 0.57 inches, Bluegrass 1.58 inches and East 0.70 inches, which was -0.03, -0.47, +0.59 and -0.26 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.16 inches at Bristol to a high of 3.08 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the 7-Day Period March 19 to March 25, 2007 Much Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: The first week of Spring, 2007 was one of the warmest starts to the season on record for the Bluegrass state. A warming trend started the workweek in the 50's, increased into the 60s and 70s thru mid week...and ended in near- record and record high temperatures on the weekend. Paducah's high temperature of 82 on Sunday and London's high of 87 degrees broke all-time records. It was the 5th week straight with above normal temperatures and the 3rd week straight with below normal rainfall. Rainfall was limited to the start of the workweek, mostly along and slightly south of the Ohio River from Paducah to Covington.Also, far northern sections of the state received rainfall at mid-week. Temperatures for the period averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 14 degrees above normal and 11 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees above normal in the West to 16 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 15 degrees above normal in the West to 14 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 80s and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 20s Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.46 inches statewide which was 0.58 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.37 inches, Central 0.66 inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.23 inches, which was 0.75, 0.40, 0.43 and 0.74 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Nashville to a high of 1.01 inches at Nolin Lake. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period March 12 to March 18, 2007 Above Normal Temperature and Below Normal Rainfall: Very mild temperatures occurred for the first half of the workweek with seasonal temperatures for the remainder week and into the weekend. Light rain occurred from Tuesday thru Thursday with most locations receiving one-half inch or less. Some northcentral locations reported 1 to 1.5 inches...and also extreme east and southeast locations reported amounts of 1 inches of total rainfall. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 62 in the West to 60 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 7 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees above normal in the West to 5 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 80 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 20s. This was the 4th week straight with above normal temperatures. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.53 inches statewide which was 0.51 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.44 inches, Central 0.47 inches, Bluegrass 0.50 inches and East 0.71 inches, which was 0.68, 0.59, 0.50 and 0.26 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 1.52 inches at Cumberland Gap. This was the second week straight with below normal rainfall. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period March 5 to March 11, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Rainfall: The week started out mild with temperatures in the 50s but by Tuesday cooler air moved into the commonwealth. The remainder of the period was mostly mild with temperatures into the 70s by Thursday. Only one rain event occurred and that was on Friday with light rainfall of one-tenth of an inch or less. This was the first week in the past four weeks with below normal rainfall and the third week straight with above normal temperatures. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor held the extreme southeast section of the state in moderate hydrologic drought. Very moist to unusually moist conditions continued in west, central and Bluegrass sections, according to the Palmer Drought and Crop Moisture indices. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees above normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 64 in the West to 60 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 35 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 2 degrees above normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 70s and extreme low temperatures were in the upper teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.05 inches statewide which was 0.98 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.03 inches, Central 0.05 inches, Bluegrass 0.09 inches and East 0.04 inches, which was 1.10, 1.01, 0.90 and 0.93 inches respectively below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.14 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period February 26 to March 04, 2007 Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall: Mild temperatures occurred during the first half of last week as a very strong low pressure system pumped southerly winds and moisture into the Bluegrass state. The second half of the week received cooler, more seasonable temperatures. Rainfall events and some light snow events occurred...with south and east receiving 1 to 2 inches of total rainfall. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor continued to hold southeast Kentucky in Moderate Hydrologic drought. Western Kentucky received 45 percent of normal rainfall last week and eastern Kentucky received 175 percent of normal rainfall last week. Last week was the second week straight with above normal temperatures and the 3 week straight with above normal precipitation. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees above normal and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 52 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees below normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees above normal in the West to 4 degrees above normal in the East. The extreme high temperatures were in the low 70s and extreme low temperatures were in the low 20s. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.12 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.40 inches, Central 1.09 inches, Bluegrass 1.10 inches and East 1.90 inches, which was -0.65, +0.07, +0.21 and +0.98 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.27 inches at Paducah to a high of 3.39 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period February 19 to February 25, 2007 Much Above Normal Temperatures and Near Normal Precipitation: The workweek started out on a cold note with lows in the teens, but by Tuesday had warmed into the 40s and 50s across the Commonwealth with some 60s in the west for the remainder of the week. Two precipitation events occurred...one on Tuesday/Wednesday and the second event during the weekend, which was the larger of the two events, spreading three quarters to 2 inches of rain across the state. As in the past several months, eastern areas of the state received the lesser precip totals. Since November 1, 2006, eastern areas south of I-64 have received 6 to 10 inches below normal rainfall. Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees above normal and 17 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 52 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 37 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 7 degrees above normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.96 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.36 inches, Central 1.05 inches, Bluegrass 1.01 inches and East 0.42 inches, which was +0.41, +0.09, +0.25 and -0.44 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Huntington to a high of 1.81 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Climate Summary For the Period February 12, to February 18, 2007 Below Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation: It was another very cold week for the Bluegrass state...the 4th consecutive week with below to much below normal temperatures. It was also the first week for above normal rainfall and snowfall after 3 weeks of below normal precipitation. Temperatures started the workweek in the 40s...but returned to very cold conditions into the following weekend. A clipper system moving southeast out of the northern Plains brought a light snow event to Kentucky from Saturday afternoon February 17th into the early morning hours on the 18th. The arctic airmass fully entrenched over the area enabled the snowfall to quickly accumulate. Snowfall amounts ranged from 1 to 4 inches with southern sections receiving below an inch. Temperatures for the past 7 days averaged 26 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees below normal and 5 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 35 in the West to 33 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 16 degrees below normal in the West to 11 degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 20 degrees in the West to 18 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees below normal in the West to 7 degrees below normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid and upper 40s and extreme low temperatures were in the single digits. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.14 inches statewide which was +0.26 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.65 inches, Central 1.38 inches, Bluegrass 1.17 inches and East 0.37 inches, which was +0.70, +0.43, +0.41 and -0.50 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.18 inches at Somerset to a high of 2.13 inches at Cape Girardeau. The eastern section of the state continued the below normal moisture trend from the past several weeks. ---...Winter 2006/2007 in Kentucky: Two Faced!
Kentucky has seen the two faces of El Nino this winter. Weak to moderate El Nino
conditions in the equatorial Pacific provided two very different climate
patterns for the Bluegrass state so far this winter. The first half of this
winter was dominated by very mild temperatures and below normal precipitation
for the state...which is the typical climate pattern for Kentucky from El Nino.
This lasted until the third week of January. Kentucky experienced 6 to 9 days
with high temperatures in the 60's this past December...and 8 to 10 days in
January with highs in the 60's. Then on the 16th of January, the Arctic Express
blasted into the Ohio Valley and Kentucky...and provided very cold air and
frequent light snow events into the middle of February. In fact, in a
preliminary analysis for the first 11 days of February, indicated that, so far,
this February has been the 2nd coldest February for the past 112 years (period
of record) for the Bluegrass state. The coldest was 1978 (21.2 degrees) and the
3rd coldest was...1895 (22.9 degrees). This year temperatures averaged 22.3
degrees, which was about 11 degrees below normal.
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period February 5 to February 11, 2007
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation:
A preliminary analysis for the first 11 days of February indicated that, so far,
this February has been the 2nd coldest February for the past 112 years (period
of record) for the Bluegrass state. The coldest was 1978 (21.2 degrees) and the
3rd coldest was...1895 (22.9 degrees). This year temperatures averaged 22.3
degrees, which was about 11 degrees below normal.
Arctic air, bitter cold wind chill temperatures and several snow events
dominated Bluegrass weather for the past 7 days...which was a continuation
of the previous week's very cold temperatures making for an extended cold spell
that hadn't occurred for several winters in Kentucky. The workweek started
with a major winter storm moving through the state...which provided light
rain/snow for most locations and 3 to 6 inches for north and eastern sections.
Temperatures for the 7-day period averaged 21 degrees across the state which was
11 degrees below normal and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 33 in the West to 29 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 16 degrees below normal in the West to 13
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 16 degrees in
the West to 12 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature
ranged from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 12 degrees below normal in
the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was
0.82 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02
inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.13 inches and East 0.09 inches, which
was 0.93, 0.96, 0.63 and 0.78 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of
0.36 inches at Covington.
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period January 29 to February 4, 2007
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation:
It was a very cold week in the Bluegrass state with below normal precipitation.
There were, however, several light snow events and flurries were frequent with
snow covering the ground in most sections of the state by the weekend. After
mostly a mild December and 1st 3 weeks of January, last week was the 2nd week
straight with below normal temperatures and precipitation.
Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 23 degrees across the state which was
10 degrees below normal and 10 degrees colder than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 32 in the West to 31 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 15 degrees below normal in the West to 10
degrees below normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 15 degrees in
the West to 17 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 10 degrees below normal in the West to 6 degrees below normal in the East.
Extreme high temperatures were near 40 degrees and extreme low temperatures
dipped into the low to mid single digits.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.08 inches statewide which was
0.73 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.06
inches, Central 0.14 inches, Bluegrass 0.09 inches and East 0.05 inches, which
was -0.78, -0.74, -0.61 and 0.78 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a
high of 0.20 inches at Bardstown. Snowfall totals ranged from 1 to 2 inches much
of the state, with 2 to 3 inches in the east and southeast.
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period January 22 to January 28, 2007
Below Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation:
After 3 weeks with mild and wet weather in the Bluegrass state, the past week
received exactly the opposite. Last week's temperatures were below normal with
mostly drier conditions. Yet, several periods of light snow and flurries
occurred across the state...with very little accumulation except in the
southeast were 1 to 2 inches were received. Milder temperatures returned for a
brief period..Saturday...into the low 50's but drop into the teens on Sunday.
Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 33 degrees across the state which was 1
degrees below normal. High temperatures averaged from 41 in the West to 40 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees below normal
in the West to near normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 28 degrees in the West to 27 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.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.05 inches statewide which was
0.67 inches below normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00
inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.14 inches, which
was 0.72, 0.76, 0.59 and 0.62 inches respectively below normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of
0.88 inches at Somerset.
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period January 15 to January 21, 2007
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation:
The work week start mild and wet. Moderate to heavy rainfall continued on Monday
with temperatures in the 60s, which started on the previous weekend. Greatest
rainfall amounts occurred west, central and in the Bluegrass area. From Tuesday
thru Saturday, less active, cooler and dry weather was the rule. A storm system
moving north from the lower Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley Saturday
evening and Sunday spread a wintry mix of sleet, and freezing rain into
the region...which changed over to light to moderate rain by mid-day Sunday
before ending. This was the third week straight with above normal temperatures
and rainfall in January. The latest Palmer Drought Index continued to indicate
Extreme Moist Spell (west) to Very Moist Spell (central and Bluegrass) to Moist
Spell (east) for Kentucky.
Temperatures for the 7 day period averaged 35 degrees across the state which was
3 degrees above normal, but 9 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 40 in the West to 42 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 27 degrees in
the West to 30 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 3 degrees above normal in the West to 8 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 60s and extreme low temperatures were
in the upper teens to low 20s.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.35 inches statewide which was
0.63 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.97
inches, Central 1.38 inches, Bluegrass 1.12 inches and East 0.94 inches, which
was 1.25, 0.61, 0.49 and 0.17 inches respectively above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.66 inches at Bristol to a high of
2.27 inches at Cape Girardeau.
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period January 8 to 14, 2007
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Rainfall:
Very mild temperatures dominated the entire week. A complex low pressure system
slowly approached the Ohio Valley on Friday...then stall out over the Bluegrass
state for the entire weekend...providing an extended period of cloudy, wet conditions,
including periods of moderate to heavy rainfall...especialy in western and
northern sections of the state. Far eastern and southeast sections of the state
received limited amounts of rainfall.
Temperatures for the period averaged 44 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 7 degrees above normal
in the West to 13 degrees above normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 37 degrees in the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 13 degrees above normal in the West to 16 degrees above
normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 60s and lows
were in the low 20s.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.10 inches statewide which was
0.38 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.79
inches, Central 1.12 inches, Bluegrass 1.01 inches and East 0.47 inches, which
was +1.07, +0.36, +0.38 and -0.30 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.16 inches at London to a high of
3.00 inches at Paducah.
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Kentucky Weather Summary
For the Period January 1 to January 7, 2007
Above Normal Temperatures and Above Normal Precipitation
High pressure dominated over the Ohio River Valley from the beginning of the
work week until Thursday. By late Thursday and into Friday, a low pressure
system made its way out of Texas/Louisiana, ushering in warm, moist air from the
Gulf of Mexico. Rain showers were isolated to the western portions of Kentucky
on Friday, and became more numerous across the Commonwealth through the weekend.
Temperatures for the period averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 15
degrees above normal and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees above normal in the West to 17
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 12 degrees above normal in the West to 16 degrees above normal in the East.
Extreme temperatures ranged from a maximum in the upper 60s to a minimum in the
mid 20s.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.33 inches statewide which was
0.61 inches above normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.16
inches, Central 1.50 inches, Bluegrass 1.09 inches and East 1.56 inches, which
was 0.44, 0.73, 0.47 and 0.79 inches respectively above normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.52 inches at Dix Dam to a high of
2.80 inches at Somerset.
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