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Kentucky Weather Summary--1998 By: Tom Priddy UK Ag. Weather Center Kentucky Climate Summary: 1998* Weather for 1998 was like being on a rollercoaster with lots of ups and downs...both in temperatures and precipitation. The first half of the year was "El Nino" driven...and "La Nino" took over during the latter half for the year. The result for Kentucky was a very mild winter, cool and wet spring all the way thru July, and the later half of the year was dry and mild. And this up and down weather pattern was totally out of phase with the crop season. Early mild conditions had some producers moving to the fields in by March. But an extended cool, wet spring and summer (thru July) interrupted planting, and slowed growth and development for crops. Conditions reversed during the first half of August...with drought-like dryness developing for the remainder of the growing season. Interestingly, the increased rainfall during the first half of the year was nearly offset by the near-drought conditions during the latter half of the year. Temperatures for the year averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 68 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 50 degrees in the West to 48 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. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for 1998 totaled 49.29 inches statewide which was 2.21 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 47.84 inches, Central 51.14 inches, Bluegrass 48.30 inches and East 49.87 inches, which was -0.24, +2.11, +3.78 and +3.21 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 37.62 inches at Henderson to a high of 60.71 inches at Somerset. * = Based on preliminary data. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday December 27, 1998 Cold arctic air invaded the Bluegrass state this first full week of Winter with 1/2 to 2 inches of snow and ice in Central and Southern sections of the state. Temperatures for this past week averaged 30 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 37 in the West to 41 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 20 degrees in the West to 23 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 70 degrees at Berea and extreme low temperatures plunged to 8 degrees at Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.09 inches statewide which was 0.14 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.57 inches, Central 0.88 inches, Bluegrass 1.13 inches and East 0.80 inches, which was +0.57, -0.15, +0.27 and -0.12 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals (liq. equ.) ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Glasgow to a high of 2.47 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday December 20, 1998 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Precip: Temperatures for this past week averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 48 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 32 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 50's and extreme low temperatures were near 20. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.21 inches statewide which was 0.75 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.25 inches, Bluegrass 0.19 inches and East 0.24 inches, which was 0.86, 0.77, 0.67 and 0.68 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.09 inches at Henderson to a high of 0.38 inches at Glasgow. No snow was reported. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday Dec. 13, 1998 Seasonable Temperatures Dominated The Workweek with Above Normal Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 14 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 70's and extreme lows were in the mid to upper 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 2.36 inches statewide which was 1.40 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.26 inches, Central 2.78 inches, Bluegrass 1.95 inches and East 3.43 inches, which was 0.25, 1.76, 1.09 and 2.51 inches ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.41 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 4.66 inches at Nashville. No snow was reported. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday December 06, 1998 VERY MILD Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: RECORD high temperatures were reported this past week in Kentucky and most of Eastern U.S. Weekly temperatures averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 19 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 70 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 50 degrees in the West to 47 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 18 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 19 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures ranged in the upper 70's to near 80 degrees and extreme lows ranged in the upper 20's to low 30's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.75 inches statewide which was 0.20 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.91 inches, Central 1.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.37 inches and East 0.60 inches, which was -0.10, +0.09, -0.49 and -0.31 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.11 inches at Bristol to a high of 2.02 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Week Ending November 29, 1998 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures Coupled with BELOW NORMAL Rainfall Continues Temperatures for the period averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 14 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in both the West and the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.36 inches statewide which was 0.56 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 0.33 inches, Bluegrass 0.48 inches and East 0.44 inches, which was 0.82, 0.63, 0.35 and 0.45 inches BELOW NORMAL respectively. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.76 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday November 22, 1998 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures with BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 61 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme temperatures for the week were found in Quicksand where the high reached 72 and the low dropped down to 23. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.43 inches statewide which was 0.49 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.63 inches, Central 0.44 inches, Bluegrass 0.42 inches and East 0.24 inches, which was 0.37, 0.53, 0.41 and 0.65 inches BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Somerset to a high of 1.04 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday November 15, 1998 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures with NEAR NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 59 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 ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 42 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 70 degrees and extreme low temperature were in the mid 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.89 inches statewide which was NEAR NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.95 inches, Central 0.97 inches, Bluegrass 0.85 inches and East 0.78 inches, which was -0.05, +0.01, +0.02 and -0.10 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.52 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.30 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday Nov. 8, 1998 Unseasonably Cool Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were 9 degrees BELOW NORMAL across the state. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 20's. Light rainfall occurred across the state this past week with totals between than one-quarter to one half inch, except in the Southeast section where slightly greater rainfall was received. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.39 inches statewide which was 0.53 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.44 inches, Central 0.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.26 inches and East 0.66 inches, which was 0.56, 0.78, 0.56 and 0.22 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.11 inches at Louisville to a high of 1.57 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday Nov. 1, 1998 High Humidity from Several Foggy Mornings This Past Week Provided Favorable Tobacco Stripping Conditions: Temperatures for this past week averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 45 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Extreme high temperatures were in near 80 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 30's. Rainfall occurred in the Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state but was light and scattered. The West and Central sections reported no significant rainfall. For the week rainfall totaled 0.15 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.30 inches and East 0.29 inches, which was 0.72, 0.70, 0.35 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 0.58 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the week ending Sunday October 25, 1998 Cool Temperatures and Dry Conditions: Frost covered Kentucky the latter part of this past week as dry conditions continued from the previous week. Friday (10/23) morning's low temperatures ranged from the upper 20 to near 33 degrees, officially ending the growing season for many locations in Kentucky. Temperatures for the week averaged 52 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 64 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 40 degrees in the West to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 70's and Covington reported the lowest temperature of 27 degrees on Friday morning (10/23). Dry conditions continued from the previous week. Most locations reported some light rainfall this past week with amounts of generally one quarter inch or less. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.22 inches statewide which was 0.45 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.24 inches, Bluegrass 0.24 inches and East 0.23 inches, which was 0.54, 0.42, 0.38 and 0.44 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah to a high of 0.52 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 A Very Pleasant, Dry Workweek with some Scattered Rainfall on the Weekend: Temperatures for the week averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 75 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Low temperatures averaged from 50 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Offically, no frost was recorded but extreme low temperature dipped to the mid 30's (Covington; 35) at the beginning of the workweek with extreme high temperatures into the mid 80's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.21 inches statewide which was 0.45 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.62 inches, Central 0.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.13 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.07, 0.56, 0.49 and 0.67 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.70 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday Oct 11, 1998 Kentucky Received ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL but 6 degrees cooler than the previous week. The workweek started out very warm but more seasonal temperatures were received during the middle part and remainder of the workweek. High temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 74 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 53 degrees in the West to 54 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. Extreme highs were in the upper 80's to near 90 and extreme lows were in the low 40's. Much needed rainfall was received over most of the Commonwealth last week with Western locations receiving the greater amounts. Rainfall for the period totaled 1.47 inches statewide which was 0.81 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.88 inches, Central 1.05 inches, Bluegrass 0.90 inches and East 1.06 inches, which was 2.19, 0.39, 0.28 and 0.38 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals in Kentucky from a low of 0.25 inches at Berea to a high of 7.24 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday Oct 04, 1998 Warm and Dry through the week...Cool and Wet during the weekend: Rain returned to most of the Bluegrass state for the start of October, ending a very dry September. Very warm temperatures dominated the first part of the week...but some of the coolest air of this early Fall season invaded the state as the weekend approached. Temperatures for this past week averaged 69 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 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 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 90's and extreme lows were in the low 40's. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.84 inches statewide which was 0.11 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Central and Bluegrass areas received more rainfall than did extreme West and extreme East. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.37 inches, Central 1.30 inches, Bluegrass 1.11 inches and East 0.56 inches, which was -0.37, +0.55, +0.42 and -0.16 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals in Kentucky ranged from a low of 0.18 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.67 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Week Ending Sept 27, 1998 Scattered Showers Start the Week but Hot and Dry Conditions Soon Take Hold: Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 88 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Remnants of Tropical Storm Hermines continued to bring limited amounts of rainfall to the state Monday (9/21) but by midweek dry conditions had returned with another high pressure system. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.68 inches statewide which was 0.13 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.30 inches, Central 0.63 inches, Bluegrass 0.70 inches and East 1.07 inches, which was -0.51, -0.22, -0.07 and +0.29 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Glasgow to a high of 2.99 inches at Bardstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sept 20, 1998 Hot, Hazy and Humid with some Scattered Rainfall Relief at the end of the Workweek: Temperatures for this past week averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 89 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature averaged 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the Commonwealth. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 90's and extreme lows was in the low 50's Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved through Central Kentucky on Friday (9/18) and again on Sunday (9/20) providing some locations with significant rainfall. Rainfall on Sunday was provide by the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermines. Bradfordsville, Lebanon and Glasgow reported one-day rainfall amounts of 1.92, 1.28 and 2.83, respectively. These were the exceptions while other scattered locations in West, Central and Bluegrass areas generally reported amounts of one-half inch or less. Rainfall for the past week totaled 0.31 inches statewide which was 0.50 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 0.68 inches, Bluegrass 0.19 inches and East 0.18 inches, which was -0.64, -0.17, -0.58 and -0.60 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 2.83 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 09-07-98 to 09-13-98 Fifth straight Dry Week; Very Cool Temperatures During the Workweek; Hot Temperatures on the Weekend: Temperatures for this past week averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL..but 6 degrees BELOW the previous week's average temperature. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL normal in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid-to-upper 90's; extreme lows were in the low-to-mid 40's (both conditions were near-record temperatures). Rainfall for the week totaled 0.06 inches statewide which was 0.74 inches BELOW. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.03 inches, Central 0.08 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.13 inches, which was 0.78, 0.77, 0.77 and 0.65 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.55 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sept 06, 1998 Another Dry Week for the Commonwealth with Hot Temperatures by week's end: Temperatures for the past week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 92 in the West to 89 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the West to 61 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. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid-to-upper 90's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 50's. Corn growing degree day accumulations since April 1, 1998, ranged from 2983 at Covington to 3510 at Princeton. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.01 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.81, 0.81, 0.79 and 0.79 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.18 inches at Glasgow. Kentucky & Regional Weather Data for Week ending Sep 6, 1998 - Summer Format ================================================================================ | | | | Growing | Rainfall | Dev. From | Air Temperature | Degree Days |=================|==============|=================|=============== | Since Last| Norm Norm | Dev.| Since Dev. Weather |Last April Four| Since Last | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1 ================================================================================ (Inches) (Degrees F) Bardstown 0.00 29.05 0.35 +7.47 -3.08 97 56 75.3 +4 162 3152 +162 Berea 0.00 26.13 1.45 +3.90 -2.18 96 57 75.6 +6 162 3105 +16 Bowling Gree 0.00 32.31 0.01 +9.89 -3.22 99 56 77.8 +7 166 3356 +237 Bristol 0.00 22.38 1.55 +3.50 -1.35 95 56 73.9 +4 155 2986 +118 Buckhorn Lak 0.00 28.43 2.04 +7.20 -1.28 95 57 75.1 +5 163 3076 +367 Cape Girarde 0.00 25.31 0.09 +4.48 -3.10 95 58 76.5 +4 165 3446 +173 Campbellsvil 0.07 32.07 1.38 +7.11 -2.79 96 56 75.6 +5 160 3257 +198 Covington 0.00 29.64 0.89 +9.60 -2.06 94 52 73.0 +3 153 2983 +150 Cumberland G 0.00 29.80 1.80 +6.43 -1.89 93 58 75.3 +5 163 3168 +330 Dix Dam 0.00 28.88 0.60 +6.71 -2.85 94 56 75.6 +6 165 3080 +53 Evansville 0.01 27.72 0.76 +7.72 -2.04 95 55 76.7 +4 169 3290 +170 Glasgow 0.18 33.29 0.55 +8.96 -3.09 99 56 76.9 +6 162 3439 +410 Grayson 0.00 26.86 2.57 +5.97 -0.64 93 56 74.0 +4 158 2984 +305 Hardinsburg 0.00 30.36 0.55 +8.11 -2.86 96 52 75.9 +5 166 3167 +42 Henderson 0.00 24.92 0.03 +4.37 -2.91 97 57 76.6 +4 164 3369 +219 Huntington 0.00 25.17 3.08 +4.18 -0.28 94 57 74.1 +4 159 3004 +141 Jackson 0.00 27.05 2.49 +4.69 -1.06 95 60 75.6 +6 169 3035 +326 Lexington 0.00 32.37 0.26 +10.79 -3.17 97 56 76.5 +7 168 3078 +209 London 0.00 24.53 1.53 +3.96 -1.52 95 57 75.6 +6 163 3092 +260 Louisville 0.00 29.31 0.17 +8.32 -2.97 97 56 76.3 +5 170 3193 +42 Mayfield 0.00 31.02 1.38 +8.48 -2.13 94 57 75.7 +3 164 3331 +145 Nashville 0.00 30.87 2.77 +9.94 -0.37 98 61 79.7 +9 180 3596 +250 Nolin Lake 0.06 31.65 0.34 +8.08 -3.17 99 55 76.9 +6 164 3306 +407 Paducah 0.00 29.76 0.17 +7.49 -2.94 96 60 76.9 +4 165 3450 +208 Princeton 0.00 30.42 0.07 +7.84 -3.44 98 59 77.9 +5 164 3510 +293 Quicksand 0.00 31.16 2.15 +8.80 -1.40 94 56 74.6 +5 162 3082 +373 Somerset 0.00 33.83 3.02 +10.56 -0.56 96 55 74.7 +5 158 3114 +185 Spindletop 0.00 24.71 0.20 +3.13 -3.23 95 54 74.9 +5 164 3012 +143 Williamstown 0.00 31.93 1.35 +10.70 -1.94 95 57 75.2 +5 165 3112 +243 ================================================================================ Missing data estimated by Doppler radar, Midwest Climate Service, and UK Ag Weather Center. World Wide Web URL: http://wwwagwx.ca.uky.edu/ Phone: 606/257-5850 --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending 08-30-98 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and Dry Conditions persisted this past week which has been the trend for most of August: Temperatures for the week averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL statewide. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 90's and extreme lows were in the upper 50's to low 60's. Corn growing degree day (CGDD's) accumulations since April 1, 1998 ranged from 2830 at Covington to 3349 at Princeton. Northern sections of the Bluegrass area received benefical rain from scattered showers and thunderstorms this past week, but most locations reported no significant rainfall. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.13 inches statewide which was 0.72 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.13 inches, Bluegrass 0.29 inches and East 0.07 inches, which was 0.77, 0.72, 0.57 and 0.81 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.78 inches at Covington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 08-17-98 to 08-23-98 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and Dry Conditions for a Third Week: Temperatures for the past week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperatures were 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL statewide. Extreme high temperatures were near 90 degrees and extreme lows were near 50. Corn growing degree day accumulations since April 1, ranged from 2657 at Covington to 3170 at Princeton. Rainfall was sparse across the Bluegrass state this past week. Only four weather stations reported significant rainfall (>0.50") and these were located in Eastern portions of the state. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.14 inches statewide which was 0.70 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.08 inches and East 0.48 inches, which was 0.78, 0.85, 0.78 and 0.39 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown (and most stations) to a high of 1.10 inches at Huntington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending 08-16-98 Temperatures for the week averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL normal. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 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 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 80's to low 90's and extreme lows were near 50 degrees. Corn growing degree day accumulations since April 1, 1998 ranged from 2495 at Covington to nearly 3000 at Princeton. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.69 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.39 inches, Central 0.16 inches, Bluegrass 0.43 inches and East 1.79 inches, which was -0.40, -0.69, -0.43 and +0.91 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Louisville to a high of 2.90 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week ending 08-09-98 Rainfall was ABOVE NORMAL for locations near the Ohio River from Paducah to Cincinnati this past week with several reports of 2 and 3 inches received. But Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state were quite dry with only isolated showers reported. Temperatures for the week averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 70 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Rainfall for this past week totaled 1.07 inches statewide which was 0.22 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.00 inches, Central 1.32 inches, Bluegrass 0.79 inches and East 0.15 inches, which was +1.21, +0.48, -0.07 and -0.72 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals in Kentucky ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Quicksand to a high of 2.99 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 07-27-98 to 08-02-98 Temperatures started the workweek on the cool side, increased to typical summertime levels by mid-week and cooled again for the entire weekend. Rainfall was light for many Central and Eastern locations but the first half of the workweek was wet for far Western and East Central areas. The weekend was dry statewide. Temperatures for the week averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 84 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 65 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. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 80's and extreme lows were in the upper 50's to near 60 degrees. Corn Growing degree day accumulations since April 1, 1998, ranged from 2137 at Covington to 2621 at Princeton. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.07 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.62 inches, Central 1.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.62 inches and East 0.94 inches, which was +0.73, +0.07, -0.38 and -0.12 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.21 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 3.65 inches at Paducah. Rainfall departure from normal since Apr. 1, ranged from 6 to 12 inches ABOVE NORMAL across the state. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending 07-26-98 Scattered rainfall was heavy in some locations in the Bluegrass area at the beginning of the workweek...but many Western, Central and Southeastern locations received very little rainfall for the work- week. Hot summertime temperatures cooled by the weekend. Temperatures for the week averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 85 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 71 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. Corn growing degree day accumulations since April 1, 1998 ranged from 1977 at Covington to 2442 at Princeton. One-day rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches were reported in some Bluegrass area locations last week...but most locations reported BELOW NORMAL rainfall for the workweek. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.16 inches statewide which was 0.10 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.65 inches, Central 0.42 inches, Bluegrass 2.55 inches and East 1.02 inches, which was -0.27, -0.69, +1.49 and -0.11 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.08 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 4.45 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 07-13-98 to 07-19-98 Rainfall interrupted field operations the first half of last week for much of the Bluegrass state...Cool Temperatures slowly increased to 90's by the weekend. Temperatures for the week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 69 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Corn growing degree day accumulations since April 1, ranged from 1809 at Covington (near normal) to 2243 at Princeton (+233). Rainfall for the week totaled 1.47 inches statewide which was 0.42 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.06 inches, Central 1.49 inches, Bluegrass 1.72 inches and East 0.63 inches, which was +1.13, +0.38, +0.66 and -0.50 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.26 inches at Bristol to a high of 4.67 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 07-06-98 to 07-12-98 A stationary front brought muggy conditions to much of the state along with scattered summertime thunderstorms. Temperatures for the period averaged 77 degrees across the state which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in both the West and the East. Low temperatures averaged from 72 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Princeton was the warm spot this week with a high of 96 on the Tuesday (7/7). Most of the region has reached 1860 European Corn Borer Degree Days this season. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.90 inches statewide which was 0.16 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.71 inches, Central 1.80 inches, Bluegrass 0.41 inches and East 0.68 inches, which was -0.21, +0.69, -0.65 and -0.45 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 2.97 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 06-29-98 to 07-05-98 Record breaking 24 hour rain in Lexington started the week, but comfortable humidity and temperature values ended the period. Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West and East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. European Corn Borer accumulations thus far range from a low of 1700 in Grayson up to 2154 in Princeton. Corn Growing Degree Days around the state range from 1500 to 1800. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.15 inches statewide which was 1.14 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.89 inches, Central 1.87 inches, Bluegrass 2.51 inches and East 2.32 inches, which was 0.98, 0.82, 1.50 and 1.25 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.47 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 5.33 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 06-22-98 to 06-28-98 Thunderstorms Started the Week but Hazy, Hot and Humid Conditions Soon Took Over Temperatures for the period averaged 81 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 93 in the West to 90 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 73 degrees in the West to 69 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Bowling Green reached a high of 94 on the 25th while Cumberland Gap had the coolest low for the week at a balmy 70 degrees. European Corn Borer Accumulations ranged from 1478 in Covington to 1962 in Princeton. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.80 inches statewide which was 0.09 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 0.99 inches, Bluegrass 0.94 inches and East 1.09 inches, which was -0.67, +0.07, +0.06 and +0.17 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 2.85 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 06-15-98 to 06-21-98 Above Normal Temperatures and Rainfall: The past workweek began cool with scattered showers and thunderstorms... became warm and muggy by mid-week...and ended hot, humid and wet for many locations in the Bluegrass state. Temperatures for the week averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 1 degree Above Normal. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees Below Normal in the West to 1 degree Above Normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees Above Normal in the West to 1 degree Above Normal in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 90's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 50's to low 60's. Corn Growing Degree Day accumulations ranged from 159 at Covington to 185 at Princeton this past week. European Corn Borer Degree Day accumulations ranged from near 1300 at Covington to over 1700 at Princeton for the week. Rainfall for the past week totaled 1.41 inches statewide which was 0.52 inches Above Normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.37 inches, Central 1.60 inches, Bluegrass 1.67 inches and East 1.01 inches, which was 0.51, 0.68, 0.80 and 0.09 inches respectively Above Normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.34 inches at Princeton to a high of 2.50 inches at Henderson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 06-08-98 to 06-14-98 Heavy Rain with BELOW NORMAL Temperatures: Temperatures for the week averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 40's to low 50's. Many locations in Kentucky reported rainfall every day this past week. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 3.43 inches statewide which was 2.54 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 4.11 inches, Central 3.96 inches, Bluegrass 3.05 inches and East 2.60 inches, which was 3.25, 3.05, 2.17 and 1.68 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.53 inches at Evansville to a high of 7.28 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 06-01-98 to 06-07-98 Cool and Wet Workweek with Record Low Temperatures on Weekend: Temperatures for the week averaged 67 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 77 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW 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 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Daily high temperatures were very warm the first couple of days last week but were very cool for the remainder of the week. Extreme highs were in the low 90's, however high temperatures on the weekend were in the low 60's. Low temperature were in the mid to upper 50's thru the week but cooled record low's in low to mid 40's on Sunday. Corn Growing Degree Day totals for the week ranged from 88 at Covington to 134 at Princeton. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.94 inches statewide which was 1.05 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches were common, particularly in the Southern half of the state were some locations reported 3 and 4 inches. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.56 inches, Central 2.33 inches, Bluegrass 1.24 inches and East 1.65 inches, which was 1.70, 1.41, 0.36 and 0.73 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals in Kentucky ranged from a low of 0.48 inches at Spindletop to a high of 4.82 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 05-25-98 to 05-31-98 Wet, Cool Beginning.....But Workweek Ends Warm, Humid with Severe Weather... The workweek began with cooler temperatures and scattered showers that had developed during the previous week. By Wednesday, the weather pattern had changed for the better with mild temperatures and dry conditions. As the weekend approached winds from the South moved very humid, warm conditions into the entire Ohio Valley... with severe thunderstorms on Sunday. By Sunday evening, locations in Kentucky and numerous locations in Eastern US reported damage from high winds, hail, and tornadoes. Temperatures for the week averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Low temperatures averaged from 65 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 80's to low 90's on the weekend. Extreme low temperatures were in the upper 50's. Growing degree day accumulations for corn (CGDD's) ranged from 144 at Covington to 171 at Princeton. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.84 inches statewide which was 0.22 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.84 inches, Central 1.17 inches, Bluegrass 0.84 inches and East 0.52 inches, which was -0.26, +0.06, -0.18 and -0.49 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Covington to a high of 2.09 inches at Lexington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 05-18-98 to 05-24-98 ...Numerous Showers and Thunderstorms Slowed Field Operations... A slow moving low pressure system parked over the Ohio Valley by mid-week and provided most of Kentucky with numerous showers and thunderstorms for the remainder of the workweek. Temperatures for the week averaged 72 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL normal. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 81 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 64 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL normal in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 90's and extreme lows ranged in the low 50's. Corn growing degree day (CGDD's) accumulations for past week ranged from 126 at Covington to 182 at Paducah. Seasonal CGDD totals (since Apr 1) ranged from 579 to 755 respectively. Rainfall for the week totaled 2.06 inches statewide which was 1.00 inch ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.38 inches, Central 2.06 inches, Bluegrass 2.77 inches and East 2.04 inches, which was 0.27, 0.95, 1.74 and 1.03 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Princeton to a high of 4.16 inches at Bardstown. Since Apr 1, most locations rainfall ranged from 3 to 5 inches ABOVE NORMAL...with Cumberland Gap at over 8 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Western Kentucky was the exception where rainfall totals are SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL for the past four weeks and since Apr 1. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 05-11-98 to 05-17-98 Warm and Dry Conditions Ruled Mid May...Significant Departure After Several Weeks of Cool, Wet Weather. Temperatures for the week averaged 71 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the West to 81 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 57 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Princeton reported a high temperature of 95 degrees on Friday (05/15) only a day after Glasgow reached 92 (05/14). Growing Degree Day Accumulations for Corn (CGDD's) since April 1, 1998 ranged from 450 in Northern locations to near 600 CGDD's in some Southern parts of the state. European Corn Borer Degree Day Accumulations exceed 610 statewide. Weekly rain totaled 0.08 inches statewide which was 0.98 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.17 inches and East 0.13 inches, which was 1.09, 1.10, 0.85 and 0.88 inches BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.93 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 05-04-98 to 05-10-98 First Full Week of May Slightly Below Normal Temperatures Combined with Above Normal Precipitation Temperatures for the period averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 69 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 57 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 NEAR NORMAL in the East. Extreme high was 80 degrees at Glasgow on Thursday (05/07). Low temperatures were in the 40s with Covington having the lowest Tuesday morning when they reached 42 (05/05) A series of low pressure systems moved over the state last week bringing plenty of rain ot the area. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.39 inches statewide which was 0.33 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.47 inches, Central 1.16 inches, Bluegrass 1.28 inches and East 1.66 inches, which was 0.36, 0.05, 0.26 and 0.65 inches ABOVE NORMAL respectively. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.48 inches at Louisville to a high of 2.35 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 04-27-98 to 05-03-98 Cool, Wet Conditions of April Continued into May: Temperatures for the period averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL normal. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 67 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 53 degrees in the West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Weekly rain totaled 2.36 inches statewide which was 1.34 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 3.15 inches, Central 2.31 inches, Bluegrass 2.30 inches and East 1.69 inches, which was 2.06, 1.26, 1.32 and 0.73 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.36 inches at Quicksand to a high of 4.10 inches at Evansville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 04-20-98 to 04-26-98 Cool With BELOW NORMAL Rainfall for last week: Temperatures for the week averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 47 degrees in the West to 44 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-to-upper 70's and extreme lows were in the upper 30's. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.35 inches statewide which was 0.63 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.25 inches, Central 0.15 inches, Bluegrass 0.49 inches and East 0.53 inches, which was 0.82, 0.85, 0.45 and 0.39 inches BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Louisville to a high of 1.15 inches at London. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 04-13-98 to 04-19-98 A Week of Severe Weather, Excessive Rainfall Statewide with Flooding/Flash Flooding South and East: Temperatures for the week averaged 57 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 65 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 50 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid-to-upper 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 30's. Soil temperatures at 4 inches under a grass cover averaged in the mid-to-upper 50's. Corn Growing Degree Day total accumulations since April 1, 1998, ranged from 120 CGDD's at Covington to over 200 CGDD's at Princeton. Rainfall for the week totaled 3.68 inches statewide which was 2.70 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Several locations reported 24-hour rainfall amounts of 3.00 inches or greater with Bowling Green reporting 5.17 inches on April 16. Several reporting stations received weekly totals of 4 to 6 inches. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.57 inches, Central 4.77 inches, Bluegrass 2.90 inches and East 4.48 inches, which was 1.50, 3.77, 1.96 and 3.56 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 2.03 inches at Paducah to a high of 7.01 inches at Bowling Green. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 04-06-98 to 04-12-98 Mild temperatures and Mid-Week Showers/Thunderstorms provided good soil moisture recharge for most of the Bluegrass State except Western locations...Tornado Sighted in Boyle/Mercer County. Temperatures for the week averaged 54 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 66 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 44 degrees in the West to 39 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures ranged in the mid 70's and extreme lows in the upper 20's to low 30's. Scattered frost occurred on Saturday morning (4/11) statewide. Soil temperatures at 4 inches under a grass cover averaged in the upper 50's. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.06 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.18 inches, Central 1.20 inches, Bluegrass 1.16 inches and East 1.56 inches, which was -0.89, +0.19, +0.22 and +0.64 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals in Kentucky ranged from a low of 0.22 inches at Henderson to a high of 2.99 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 03-30-98 to 04-05-98 The Workweek started out very mild but ended with Frost Statewide...rainfall events provided ABOVE NORMAL rainfall for Southeast locations...NEAR to SLIGHTLY BELOW NORMAL for the Remainder of the State. Temperatures for the week averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 46 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low-to mid 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 20's to low 30's. Frost occurred on Sunday (Apr 5). No snowfall occurred last week. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.03 inches statewide which was 0.03 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.99 inches, Central 1.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.89 inches and East 1.23 inches, which was -0.10, -0.00, -0.06 and +0.30 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.35 inches at Quicksand to a high of 2.24 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 03-23-98 to 03-29-98 Dry with Unseasonalbly Mild Temperatures: Temperatures for the week averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 52 degrees in the West to 45 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80's which were RECORD breaking highs for some locations and extreme low temperatures were in the mid-to- upper 20's. Soil temperatures at 4 inches under a Bluegrass cover averaged in the mid-to-upper 50's. Winds were elevated the latter half of the week averaging in the 15 to 25 mph range but gusting to near 35 mph across the state. Alfalfa Weevil Degree Day accumulations had exceeded 190 AWDD's statewide with some Southern counties exceeding 280 AWDD's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.10 inches statewide which was 0.94 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.05 inches, Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.12 inches and East 0.12 inches, which was 1.07, 0.97, 0.87 and 0.85 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green and several other locations in Northern Kentucky to a high of 0.24 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 03-16-98 to 03-22-98 Up and Down Temperatures Averaged out to Above Normal for the Week with Abundant Rainfall...Light Snow Reported in Eastern Half of the Bluegrass State... Temperatures for the week averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 56 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 41 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. The extreme high temperature for the week was 72 degrees at Princeton (03/18). The extreme low was at Mayfield which reported 27 degrees on Sunday (03/22). Alfalfa Weevil degree day accumulations of 190 AWDD's occurred along the Southern tier of counties in Kentucky. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.52 inches statewide which was 0.48 inches ABOVE NORMAL normal. Light snow was reported on the weekend generally in the Eastern half of the state with amount of 1 inch or less. Otherwise, most of the precipitation last week was in the form of rain. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.65 inches, Central 1.56 inches, Bluegrass 1.42 inches and East 1.43 inches, which was 0.53, 0.50, 0.43 and 0.47 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station in Kentucky, precipitation (liq. equ.) totals ranged from a low of 0.88 inches at U.K. Spindletop Research Farm at Lexington to a high of 2.13 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 03-09-98 to 03-15-98 Artic Air Invaded the Bluegrass State and provided Record Cold Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation: Temperatures for the week averaged 32 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 41 in the West (18 degrees BELOW NORMAL) to 42 in the East (11 degrees BELOW NORMAL). Low temperatures averaged from 23 degrees in the West (11 degrees BELOW NORMAL) to 23 degrees in the East (9 degrees BELOW NORMAL). Extreme high temperatures were in the low 70's on Monday (03/09) with Quicksand reporting 72 degrees. Extreme low temperatures were in the single digits with Bardstown reporting 5 degrees on Thursday (03/12). Several locations received record low to near-record low temperatures on Thursday. Soil temperatures started out the workweek rather mild averaging in the mid to upper 40's, cooled to the mid to upper 30's by mid- week and continued depressed for the remainder of the week. Several locations in the Central and Bluegrass areas reported daily rainfall amounts of near one inch on Monday (03/09). And Southeast and parts of the Bluegrass area received light snow on Tuesday and Wednesday with up to 2 inches reported at Jackson...trace amounts near Lexington. The remainder of the workweek was generally dry. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.64 inches statewide which was 0.39 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.81 inches, Bluegrass 0.88 inches and East 0.72 inches, which was 0.97, 0.24, 0.11 and 0.24 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.28 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 03-02-98 to 03-08-98 Seasonal temperatures and scattered light rainfall dominated most of the workweek...but very mild temperatures and the threat of severe weather moved into Kentucky on the weekend. Temperatures for the week averaged 44 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures occurred on the weekend with temperatures surging into the 70's. Extreme low temperatures were in the mid 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.61 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.52 inches, Central 0.57 inches, Bluegrass 0.69 inches and East 0.65 inches, which was 0.60, 0.49, 0.30 and 0.32 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.28 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.34 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 02-23-98 to 03-01-98 The Final few days of February...and 1st day of March was Unseasonably Mild With Considerably More Sunshine that the previous Week...and BELOW NORMAL Precipitation: Temperatures for the week averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 61 in the West to 61 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 39 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL normal in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 70's with Jackson reporting a record high of 76 degrees on Thursday (02/26). Extreme lows were in the upper 20's to low 30's. High soil temperature readings at four inches under a grass cover averaged in the upper 40's to low 50's and lows averaged in the low to mid 40's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.35 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches BELOW NORMAL...however, some Western locations reported significant rainfall totals of an inch or more (Paducah 1.05). Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.55 inches, Central 0.16 inches, Bluegrass 0.22 inches and East 0.49 inches, which was 0.43, 0.81, 0.57 and 0.39 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Covington to a high of 1.19 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 02-16-98 to 02-22-98 Another Cloudy Week with Very Little Sunshine...ABOVE NORMAL Precipitation West, BELOW NORMAL EAST...and the Eighth Straight Week with ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures... Temperatures for the week averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 41 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 14 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 60's and extreme lows were in the low 30's for most locations...Cumberland Gap reported 24 degrees (02/22). Soil temperatures at 4 inches under a grass cover averaged in the low to mid 40's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the Week totaled 1.11 inches statewide which was 0.23 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.08 inches, Central 1.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.56 inches and East 0.80 inches, which was +1.13, +0.05, -0.20 and -0.07 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.47 inches at Spindletop (U.K.) to a high of 3.26 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 02-09-98 to 02-15-98 BELOW NORMAL Precipitation.. The Seventh week for ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures for 1998... Temperatures for the period averaged 41 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 50 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were NEAR NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. The extreme high temperatures was 63 degrees at Cumberland Gap (2/14) and the extreme low temperatures was 19 at Henderson (2/09). Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.39 inches statewide which was 0.49 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.59 inches, Central 0.39 inches, Bluegrass 0.34 inches and East 0.25 inches, which was 0.36, 0.57, 0.42 and 0.61 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.13 inches at Quicksand to a high of 0.68 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 02-02-98 to 02-08-98 Above Normal Temperatures and Precipitation...Heavy Snow For Most of the State... Temperatures for the week averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 40 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 31 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in mid to upper 50's and extreme lows were in the upper teens with single digits reported in the Bluegrass area. Snowfall was abundant for the Eastern three-fourths of the state with 18 to 24 inches reported (see snow depths below). Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.20 inches statewide which was 0.32 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.35 inches, Central 1.22 inches, Bluegrass 1.39 inches and East 1.84 inches, which was -0.60, +0.26, +0.63 and +0.97 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 3.41 inches at Jackson. Location Snow Depth (in.) Paduach 0.1 Evansville 12.2 Louisville 22.4* Lexington 17.4 Covington 18.5 Jackson 17.6 Huntington 7.5 * record --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 01-26-98 to 02-01-98 A Very Dry Week with Above Normal Temperatures and Cloudy Skies... The final days of January and the beginning of February 1998 continued the previous 6 weeks of ABOVE NORMAL temperatures and previous 2 weeks of BELOW NORMAL precipitation. Skies were cloudy most of the workweek...but the sun finally broke through and provided a very pleasant weekend with temperatures in the 50's to near 60 degrees across the state. As has been typical for January...no snowfall occurred in the state...except in extreme Southeast locations where significant snowfall (4 to 6 inches reported in Hazard County) occurred at midweek. According to preliminary analysis, January 1998 will go into the record book as the seventh (7th) warmest January this century...tying January 1990. Temperatures for the week averaged 40 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 54 in the West to 50 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 29 degrees in the West to 30 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.04 inches statewide which was 0.70 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.17 inches, which was 0.75, 0.79, 0.64 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 2.17 inches at Bristol. -- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 01-19-98 to 01-25-98 Slightly ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for the week averaged 36 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 41 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 were very elevated this past week and averaged from 30 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East which was 6 to 10 degree ABOVE NORMAL. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 50's and extreme lows were in the upper teens to low 20's statewide. Soil temperatures at 4 inches under a grass cover averaged in the low 40's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.51 inches statewide which was 0.21 inches BELOW NORMAL. Southeast sections received slightly more rain than the remainder of the state. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.45 inches, Central 0.45 inches, Bluegrass 0.42 inches and East 0.73 inches, which was 0.27, 0.32, 0.20 and 0.04 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.26 inches at Louisville to a high of 0.99 inches at Somerset. Flurries were common on the weekend. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 01-12-98 to 01-18-98 Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precipitation: The third week of January 1998 was a "Watered-down" Winter-mix with temperatures cooler than the previous week's very mild weather but still above normal temperatures. A Cloudy Week. Precipitation threatened frequently this past week...but not a lot of significant activity...mostly a "watered-down" wintery-mix of light precip. Temperatures for the period averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees from ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 46 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 31 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees from ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 50's with the highest high of 61 degrees at Henderson. Extreme lows were in the low 20's with the lowest low of 19 degrees at Covington. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.48 inches statewide which was 0.24 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.28 inches, Central 0.57 inches, Bluegrass 0.48 inches and East 0.59 inches, which was 0.45, 0.19, 0.15 and 0.18 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.12 inches at Evansville to a high of 0.83 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 01-05-98 to 01-11-98 Unseasonably Mild Temperatures and Abundant Rainfall...more Seasonal Temperatures on the Weekend... Temperatures for the week averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 17 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 56 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 18 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 18 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 21 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 60's and extreme lows were in the mid 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 2.44 inches statewide which was 1.71 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.77 inches, Central 2.37 inches, Bluegrass 2.83 inches and East 2.78 inches, which was 1.05, 1.60, 2.20 and 2.01 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.49 inches at Bristol to a high of 5.27 inches at Somerset. Flooding was reported in several Central and Eastern Kentucky counties. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week 12-29-97 to 01-04-98 1998 Starts Very Mild and Dry Conditions: Temperatures for the final days of 1997 and first few days of 1998 averaged 38 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 47 in the West to 44 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 33 degrees in the West to 27 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 60's and extreme lows were in the single digits. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.21 inches statewide which was 0.61 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.16 inches, Central 0.25 inches, Bluegrass 0.19 inches and East 0.24 inches, which was 0.68, 0.63, 0.53 and 0.60 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.06 inches at Paducah to a high of 0.39 inches at Somerset.

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