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Kentucky Weather Summary--1999: By: Tom Priddy UK Ag. Weather Center --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 12-20-1999 to 12-26-1999 Temperatures for the period averaged 29 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 13 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 39 in the West to 39 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 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. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.15 inches statewide which was 0.80 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.09 inches, Central 0.26 inches, Bluegrass 0.17 inches and East 0.08 inches, which was 0.92, 0.76, 0.68 and 0.84 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 0.44 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary For the Period December 13 1999 to December 19 1999 Temperatures for the week averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees ABOVE normal and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 49 in the West to 54 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE normal in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE normal in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.42 inches statewide which was 0.47 inches ABOVE normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.03 inches, Central 2.13 inches, Bluegrass 1.31 inches and East 1.23 inches, which was 0.02, 1.10, 0.45 and 0.31 inches respectively ABOVE normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.51 inches at Bristol to a high of 3.06 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Dec. 12, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL AND TEMPERATURES: Temperatures for the period averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 8 degrees 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 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid-to-upper 60's and extreme lows were near 20 degrees. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.53 inches statewide which was 0.58 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.37 inches, Central 1.66 inches, Bluegrass 1.23 inches and East 0.86 inches, which was +1.36, +0.64, +0.37 and -0.06 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.52 inches at Glasgow to a high of 3.37 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Dec.05, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 6 degrees cooler that the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 57 in the West to 55 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 37 degrees in the West to 32 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 the period totaled 0.34 inches statewide which was 0.60 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.60 inches, Central 0.35 inches, Bluegrass 0.20 inches and East 0.20 inches, which was 0.40, 0.65, 0.65 and 0.71 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 1.29 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 11-22-1999 to 11-28-1999 RAINFALL ENDED FIRES IN THE EAST; THE WARMEST NOVEMBER SINCE 1895 CONTINUED: Temperatures for the week averaged 51 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. Record-setting temperatures have occurred so far this month. Compared to the same time period (Nov 1 - 28th), temperatures this month have been the warmest since back to 1895. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 62 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 40 degrees in the West to 41 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.70 inches statewide which was 0.22 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.14 inches, Central 0.62 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 1.46 inches, which was -0.86, -0.34, -0.24 and +0.58 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 2.83 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 11-15-1999 to 11-21-1999 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Temperatures for the period averaged 48 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 62 in the West to 60 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 38 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.26 inches statewide which was 0.66 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.57 inches, Central 0.28 inches, Bluegrass 0.15 inches and East 0.04 inches, which was 0.42, 0.69, 0.68 and 0.84 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 1.78 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period 11-08-1999 to 11-14-1999 (7 PM) ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 6 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West to 71 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 49 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 80 degrees which were RECORD or near RECORD and extreme lows were near 32 degrees. Daily temperatures cooled to seasonal levels near mid-week (Thursday/ Friday), but the remainder of the days were very mild. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.92 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 1.00, 0.96, 0.83 and 0.88 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.05 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Nov 01 - 07, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and NEAR NORMAL Rainfall: Seasonably cooler temperatures occurred Tuesday/Wednesday across the state and for the Eastern 2/3rds of the state on Sunday, but unseasonably mild temperatures prevailed for the remainder of the time. One rain event after the start of the workweek provided rainfall amounts near 1 inch for the Eastern half of the state and some Western locations...with around 1/2 inch amounts or less elsewhere. The remainder of the week was dry. Temperatures for the past week averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 3 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in the West to 39 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 low 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the low-to-mid 20's. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.91 inches statewide which was NEAR NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.47 inches, Central 0.79 inches, Bluegrass 1.17 inches and East 1.20 inches, which was -0.53, -0.17, +0.34 and +0.32 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.18 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.42 inches at Princeton. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Oct 25 thru Oct 31, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: The workweek started cool and dry with Monday morning frost and many locations reporting mid-to-upper 20's for lows. By Tuesday, a warming trend provided very mild but continued dry conditions in the Commonwealth for the remainder of the week with near RECORD high temperatures and the final week of October 1999. Temperatures for this past week averaged 57 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 8 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL normal in the West to 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 20's. Most locations reported four out of seven evenings with relative humidity maximums of 90 percent or greater. Dewpoint temperatures increased from a low of 30 degrees on Monday to near 60 degrees on Sunday. No measureable rainfall occurred leaving the state 0.66 inches BELOW NORMAL for the week and very little rainfall since the Oct 9th statewide rain event. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.69, 0.66, 0.63 and 0.68 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. All weather stations, reported no rainfall (0.00") last week. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Oct 18 to Oct 24,1999 BELOW NORMAL Temperatures and Rainfall: Seasonal temperatures thru the workweek gave way to much colder, windy conditions on the weekend. Patchy frost occurred at mid-week and on the weekend. Rainfall was very limited. Temperatures for this past week averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 14 degrees colder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 62 in the West to 58 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 36 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 70's and extreme lows were in the upper 20's. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.05 inches statewide which was 0.62 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.03 inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.12 inches, which was 0.66, 0.64, 0.61 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 0.34 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Oct 11 - 17, 1999 MILD and DRY for most of the state: Scattered Rain for East: Monday and Thursday were the cool days last week; otherwise mild temperatures dominated the week. West half of the state was dry; light, scattered rainfall fell in the East on Wed./ Thur. (Oct 13/14) with amounts of one quarter to one half inch in the Northeast. Rainfall from the previous weekend significantly improved Kentucky's short-term moisture needs and also improved the long-term moisture needs by one category in each climate zone of the state, according to the previous week's Palmer Drought Severity Index. Temperatures for the week averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 2 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 74 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Low temperatures averaged from 51 degrees in the West to 48 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperatures were 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 30's. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.12 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches and East 0.40 inches, which was 0.69, 0.66, 0.56 and 0.28 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.47 inches at Huntington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week October 4 - 10, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Rainfall and NEAR NORMAL Temperatures: Widespread, heavy rainfall, the most since Jan. 1999...occurred across the Commonwealth on Friday/Saturday (Oct 8/9) with rainfall amounts of one and one half to two inches common and many West and Central locations receiving upwards of 3 and 4 inches (Paducah 4.04", Lake Barkley 4.00"). In South Central Kentucky the heaviest amounts fell centered around Adair county. Significant rainfall totals of over two inches stretched from the Wayne and Mccreary borders with Tennessee through Laurel and Pulaski counties. Over two inches of rain was received in the Lee, Estill, Wolfe, Meniffee and Powell counties. For Eastern Kentucky, the highest storm total was found in Heidelberg where a total of 3.05 inches of rain fell with the least amount near the Virginia border. Temperatures for the past week averaged 61 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL and 4 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 48 degrees in the West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Rainfall for the week totaled 2.42 inches statewide which was 1.76 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.99 inches, Central 2.47 inches, Bluegrass 2.25 inches and East 1.97 inches, which was +2.30, +1.81, +1.63 and +1.29 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 1.45 inches at Grayson to a high of 4.04 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Sept 27 thru Oct 03, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: The last days of September and first days of October was the end of a three month period, July thru September, that was the driest this century for the Bluegrass state. RANK YEAR JUL thru SEPT RAINFALL 1 1999 5.74 2 1983 5.93 3 1930 6.06 4 1953 6.50 5 1919 7.17 Temperatures for the past week averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL statewide. Low temperatures averaged from 50 degrees in the West to 51 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 this past week totaled 0.55 inches statewide which was 0.20 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.25 inches, Central 0.42 inches, Bluegrass 0.73 inches and East 0.78 inches, which was -0.51, -0.34, +0.02 and +0.04 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 1.83 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Sept. 20 - 26, 1999 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL: Cool Temperatures dominated the first half of the workweek then moderated to very warm summer-like conditions on the weekend. Some Northern and Western locations recorded RECORD lows on Tuesday (Covington 36, Paducah 38 degrees). One rainfall event on Monday/Tuesday (Sept 20/21) provided one-inch and greater rainfall amounts in some Central, SouthCentral and Eastern locations. Otherwise rainfall was very limited statewide. Temperatures for last week averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. Yet daily high temperatures averaged ABOVE NORMAL and lows averaged BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 77 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree 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 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.45 inches statewide which was 0.36 inches BELOW NORMAL and the largest statewide rain total in three weeks. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.20 inches, Central 0.70 inches, Bluegrass 0.54 inches and East 0.35 inches, which was -0.62, -0.14, -0.23 and -0.43 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Grayson to a high of 1.91 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: September 13 - 19, 1999 Cooler temperatures and Dry conditions continued last week with the Palmer Drought Index adding Central KY to the Bluegrass area in Extreme Drought...West and East KY climate zones in Severe Drought. One light rainfall event provided rainfall amounts of one-tenth of an inch or less across the state with a few localized amounts of two-tenths of an inch. To put the current drought in prespective...since July 1st, at least three locations in the state are the driest this century (source: NWS). RANK LOUISVILLE LEXINGTON BOWLING GREEN TOTAL YEAR TOTAL YEAR TOTAL YEAR DRIEST 1.53 1999 3.48 1999 2.42 1999 SECOND 3.80 1930 4.92 1903 3.94 1998 THIRD 3.92 1940 4.94 1930 4.58 1997 FOURTH 4.51 1983 5.00 1983 5.33 1897 FIFTH 4.77 1943 5.15 1988 5.77 1969 Statewide temperatures for the past week averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 7 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 82 in the West to 79 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 48 degrees in the West to 51 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees BELOW NORMAL normal in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.08 inches statewide which was 0.73 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.08 inches, Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.09 inches and East 0.06 inches, which was 0.74, 0.76, 0.68 and 0.72 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Hardinsburg to a high of 0.27 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sept 12,1999 EXTREMELY DRY AND HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS CONTINUED IN THE COMMONWEALTH: The extremely dry conditions that placed the Bluegrass area in Extreme drought and the remainder of the the state in Severe drought continued last week. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 90's to near 100 degrees last week and no measureable rainfall was reported across the entire Commonwealth. Mid-week's cooler temperatures and an entire week of lower humidity eased heat-stress levels for livestock and people. Morning low temperatures were slightly cooler than normal which was also similar to the previous week. Temperatures for the past week averaged 73 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Low temperatures averaged from 58 degrees in the West to 56 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. Statewide rainfall for last week totaled 0.00 inches which was 0.80 inches BELOW NORMAL and the second week straight that all weather stations in Kentucky reported no measureable rainfall. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches, Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.81, 0.85, 0.77 and 0.78 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday September 5, 1999 HOT and Dry Conditions Continued Across the Bluegrass State: Cooler temperatures started out the workweek, but by Tuesday temperatures in the 90's returned to the state with many locations reporting high temperatures of 100 degrees or greater during the latter half of the workweek and weekend. Morning low temperatures were cooler than normal. The real story for last week was the total lack of rain and the continued deepening of the drought across the entire state. No Kentucky weather stations reported any rainfall last week. Temperatures for this past week averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and the same temperature for the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 94 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 60 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL normal in the West to 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Statewide 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 0.81, 0.85, 0.80 and 0.80 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.00 inches at Williamstown. Kentucky & Regional Weather Data for Week ending Sep 5, 1999 - 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 13.41 0.15 -8.06 -3.30 96 50 74.5 +3 149 3181 +209 Berea 0.00 14.73 1.72 -7.37 -1.91 95 52 73.4 +3 145 3150 +80 Bowling Gree 0.00 11.28 0.02 -11.02 -3.20 100 56 78.1 +7 162 3431 +331 Bristol 0.28 16.62 1.17 -2.15 -1.73 94 47 69.8 -0 127 3017 +167 Buckhorn Lak 0.00 14.17 2.97 -6.94 -0.35 98 55 73.9 +4 153 3100 +408 Cape Girarde 0.00 13.27 0.02 -7.44 -3.16 98 50 75.9 +3 152 3254 +0 Campbellsvil 0.00 14.53 0.89 -10.27 -3.27 96 51 74.1 +3 146 3270 +230 Covington 0.00 13.29 1.15 -6.65 -1.82 95 52 72.5 +2 146 2988 +172 Cumberland G 0.00 15.25 2.55 -8.01 -1.18 95 51 71.4 +1 134 3145 +325 Dix Dam 0.00 13.00 0.78 -9.06 -2.68 100 53 75.0 +5 152 3128 +120 Evansville 0.00 17.09 0.03 -2.82 -2.77 97 53 75.7 +3 152 3173 +72 Glasgow 0.00 12.27 0.05 -11.93 -3.59 101 54 77.9 +7 158 3438 +428 Grayson 0.00 17.31 4.18 -3.49 +0.94 93 50 72.1 +2 144 3151 +489 Hardinsburg 0.00 16.36 0.01 -5.77 -3.40 98 54 76.6 +6 157 3211 +106 Henderson 0.00 17.17 0.00 -3.27 -2.93 98 50 76.1 +3 152 3293 +162 Huntington 0.03 13.32 4.95 -7.58 +1.56 89 50 69.6 -1 132 3120 +274 Jackson 0.00 17.83 5.31 -4.42 +1.75 89 55 71.0 +1 142 3130 +438 Lexington 0.00 12.07 0.72 -9.40 -2.73 95 54 73.9 +4 149 3149 +298 London 0.00 14.80 2.52 -5.65 -0.52 93 51 71.4 +1 136 3118 +303 Louisville 0.00 17.50 0.08 -3.39 -3.07 98 54 76.6 +6 160 3268 +136 Mayfield 0.00 17.24 0.12 -5.17 -3.38 99 55 77.3 +4 159 3327 +161 Nashville 0.00 16.91 3.02 -3.91 -0.12 99 57 78.4 +7 172 3581 +256 Nolin Lake 0.00 15.21 0.29 -8.22 -3.20 102 55 76.6 +6 158 3334 +453 Paducah 0.00 19.67 0.00 -2.48 -3.09 100 51 77.7 +5 162 3359 +136 Princeton 0.00 19.32 0.72 -3.14 -2.81 102 52 79.4 +6 164 3478 +281 Quicksand 0.00 18.84 4.93 -3.41 +1.37 90 47 69.6 -1 133 3051 +359 Somerset 0.00 20.63 2.32 -2.51 -1.26 94 51 71.6 +1 138 3126 +215 Spindletop 0.00 9.42 0.60 -12.05 -2.85 94 53 73.0 +3 144 3111 +260 Williamstown 0.00 10.68 1.06 -10.44 -2.24 95 53 74.6 +4 154 3185 +334 ================================================================================ 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 Sunday August 29, 1999 Slightly Cooler Temperatures near Mid-week, along with heavy rain East...otherwise...Hot and Dry: Heavy rainfall occurred in Eastern sections of the state on Tuesday/ Wednesday (Aug. 24/25) with 3 to 5 inches indicated by doppler radar, especially in Breathitt Co...extending from Magoffin Co. and into Johnson County. Weather stations near those counties reported 3 and 4 inches rainfall event totals. Statewide temperatures for last week averaged 75 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 1 degree cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 63 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature were NEAR NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Princeton reported the hottest high temperature of 99 degrees and Quicksand reported a low of 51 degrees. Statewide rainfall for last week totaled 0.79 inches statewide which was 0.05 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.06 inches, Bluegrass 0.67 inches and East 2.42 inches, which was -0.79, -0.79, -0.19 and +1.55 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 4.13 inches at Jackson. Most West and Central locations report no rainfall last week. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday August 22, 1999 Mostly Dry with Very Warm Temperatures becoming seasonal by mid- week: Dry conditions continued in most of Kentucky this past week except in scattered Eastern sections of the state where rainfall provided some moisture relief on Thursday/Friday (Aug 19/20). Very warm temperatures started off the workweek but became more seasonal by mid-week and into the weekend. Tuesday's high temperatures were NEAR RECORD highs in many locations across the state. Statewide temperatures for this past week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and similar to the previous two week's average temperatures. High temperatures averaged from 91 in the West to 89 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 60 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Statewide rainfall for the week totaled 0.30 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches BELOW NORMAL and the seventh straight week for BELOW NORMAL rainfall. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.30 inches and East 0.85 inches, which was 0.77, 0.81, 0.55 and 0.02 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00inches at Bowling Green (and for other West and Central locations) to a high of 2.02 inches at London. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending August 15, 1999 The heat built into the Commonwealth during the workweek with RECORD high temperatures on Thursday/Friday (Aug 12/13)...and dry weather continued. Autumn-like temperatures moved into the state on the weekend with some rainfall in Eastern KY. Last week's Crop Moisture Index indicated Severely dry moisture conditions over most of the Eastern half and Western third of the Commonwealth... with abnormally dry moisture conditions in Central KY. Temperatures for last week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and similar to the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 87 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Low temperatures averaged from 64 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 NEAR NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 100 and extreme lows were in the mid 50's. Statewide rainfall for last week totaled 0.15 inches statewide which was 0.69 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.13 inches, Central 0.01 inches, Bluegrass 0.03 inches and East 0.44 inches, which was 0.66, 0.84, 0.83 and 0.43 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 1.17 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday August 08, 1999 Dry with seasonal temperatures during the workweek...rain on Sunday: The extremely hot temperatures of the previous week came to an end last week as cooler, more seasonal temperatures dominated Kentucky and the Midwest the entire workweek. It was a very dry workweek..until Sunday when rainfall moved through the state providing most locations with light to moderate rainfall amounts. Saturday's temperatures were very hot in the mid 90's. Temperatures for this past week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL and 8 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures were NEAR NORMAL in the West to 2 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 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Growing degree days for corn since April 1, ranged from 2381 at Covington to 2796 at Princeton. Statewide rainfall for the week totaled 0.51 inches which was 0.33 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.56 inches, Central 0.77 inches, Bluegrass 0.49 inches and East 0.20 inches, which was -0.22, +0.07, -0.37 and -0.67 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of 1.34 inches at Covington. Other areas to receive significant rainfall; Henderson (1.33 in.), Glasgow (1.00), Bowling Green (0.97), Bardstown (0.89), Williamstown (0.81). --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday August 01, 1999 RECORD HIGH Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: July Ends with Record Heat and Dryness. Temperatures for the past week averaged 84 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 1 degree warmer than the previous week. RECORD high temperatures occurred on the 30th/31st with Louisville reporting 104 degrees and several additional locations exceeding 100 degrees. The tremendous heat and high humidity placed the Livestock Heat Stress Index in the Emergency category across the state for most of the latter half of the week. High temperatures averaged from 96 in the West to 95 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 74 degrees in the West to 70 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Preliminary results indicated July temperatures compare closely with 1930's temperatures and were only exceeded by 4 other year's: 1901, 1921, 1934 and 1936. Rainfall on Sunday yielded several locations in Eastern Kentucky with 1 inch rainfall amounts...otherwise widely scattered rainfall was the rule last week. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.41 inches statewide which was 0.61 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.12 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.75 inches and East 0.65 inches, which was -0.78, -0.95, -0.28 and -0.45 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.67 inches at Covington. Preliminary results indicated July 1999 rainfall was in the top 10 driest Julys back to 1895 exceeded by 1936, 1944 and 1901. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday July 25, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Eastern sections of the state received most of the rainfall last week which provided interruptions to field activities but much needed moisture for crops. The remainder of the state only recieved scattered rainfall which allowed moisture conditions to deteriorate further in the West, Central and Bluegrass (climate zones) areas. As the drought in Kentucky continued to progress, temperatures continued to heat up last week with several locations making it to the 100 degree (F) mark, including Bowling Green, Louisville and Glasgow. Williamstown was the hottest with 101 degrees on Sunday (7/25). Temperatures for this past week averaged 83 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 7 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 95 in the West to 92 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 73 degrees in the West to 70 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. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.63 inches statewide which was 0.43 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.24 inches, Central 0.27 inches, Bluegrass 0.79 inches and East 1.22 inches, which was -0.69, -0.84, -0.27 and +0.09 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Louisville to a high of 3.08 inches at Quicksand. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending July 18, 1999 NEAR NORMAL Temperature and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Hazy, Hot and Humid weekend weather offset cooler conditions during the workweek. Lack of rainfall statewide continued concerns about drought. Temperatures for this past week averaged 76 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL and 2 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 88 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 65 degrees in the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL statewide. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 90's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 50's. Since April 1st, corn growing degree day accumulations ranged from 1816 at Covington to 2199 at Princeton. Rainfall for this past week totaled 0.16 inches statewide which was 0.90 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.16 inches and East 0.27 inches, which was 0.78, 1.06, 0.90 and 0.86 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown (and several other locations) to a high of 0.90 inches at Jackson. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending July 11, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Very scattered rainfall occurred last week making dry conditions a major concern again, particularly in the Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state. Temperatures were warm through the workweek with extreme high temperatures in the low 90's but cooler weather returned on the weekend with low temperatures in the 50's. No major storms occurred last week and weather was favorable to advance field activities. Temperatures for this past week averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and the same temperature for the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 89 in the West to 89 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 3 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 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Rainfall for the period totaled 0.28 inches statewide which was -0.77 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.44 inches, Central 0.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.24 inches and East 0.34 inches, which was -0.48, -1.00, -0.82 and -0.79 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at Covington to a high of 0.86 inches at Williamstown. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday July 4, 1999 Heavy rainfall at the beginning of the workweek for the second week straight provided benefical moisture for crops across most of the state, relief to drought-stricken locations and surplus moisture to West and Northwestern areas. By the weekend hazy, hot and very humid conditions dominated field working conditions. Temperatures for this past week averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 2 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 70 degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperatureS were 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL across the state. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid-to-upper 90's and extreme lows were in the upper 50's to low 60's. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.72 inches statewide which was 0.74 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.99 inches, Central 2.23 inches, Bluegrass 1.32 inches and East 1.35 inches, which was +1.09, +1.21, +0.34 and +0.31 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.41 inches at Williamstown to a high of 4.84 inches at Louisville. --- Kentucky & Regional Weather Data for Week ending Jul 4, 1999 - 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 1.32 11.79 4.57 -0.87 +1.00 91 60 76.2 +1 178 1619 +98 Berea 1.53 10.65 3.88 -2.94 +0.15 91 60 76.3 +2 179 1654 +98 Bowling Gree 1.83 9.85 3.83 -4.19 -0.12 92 61 79.4 +4 196 1760 +174 Bristol 1.48 9.34 3.93 -1.96 +0.54 90 65 76.4 +2 179 1519 +93 Buckhorn Lak 1.40 9.68 2.91 -2.95 -1.03 96 62 77.7 +3 183 1584 +222 Cape Girarde 0.53 11.96 3.41 -1.59 +0.18 92 65 78.5 +1 190 1688 +33 Campbellsvil 1.27 12.62 4.41 -2.16 +0.39 92 61 77.5 +2 186 1685 +159 Covington 0.52 8.37 3.10 -4.05 -0.52 92 56 76.5 +2 178 1477 +107 Cumberland G 1.59 9.77 3.22 -4.06 -0.87 94 64 77.9 +3 188 1601 +205 Dix Dam 1.46 10.53 4.13 -2.74 +0.55 93 60 76.6 +2 179 1575 +54 Evansville 2.50 14.52 4.22 +1.74 +0.91 91 61 77.1 -0 183 1616 +56 Glasgow 1.34 11.01 3.86 -3.89 -0.51 94 62 79.3 +4 192 1803 +307 Grayson 1.81 11.43 4.40 -0.93 +0.70 98 55 77.6 +3 178 1613 +312 Hardinsburg 1.53 14.81 4.72 +1.22 +1.07 93 56 78.2 +3 188 1611 +25 Henderson 0.95 14.91 3.79 +1.78 +0.23 91 63 78.0 +1 188 1712 +122 Huntington 0.79 5.82 1.42 -6.38 -2.18 98 59 80.1 +5 192 1610 +210 Jackson 0.89 8.66 2.40 -4.42 -1.33 91 62 76.9 +2 183 1602 +240 Lexington 1.85 9.09 4.53 -3.57 +0.96 91 60 76.8 +2 183 1574 +174 London 1.70 10.14 2.88 -2.27 -0.63 91 62 77.1 +2 183 1589 +193 Louisville 4.84 16.26 7.40 +3.37 +4.05 94 60 78.1 +3 187 1643 +83 Mayfield 2.02 16.03 7.48 +2.02 +4.20 92 61 78.1 +1 189 1702 +55 Nashville 1.66 11.44 3.11 -1.89 -0.26 92 65 79.7 +4 199 1861 +176 Nolin Lake 2.55 13.09 5.83 -1.49 +2.04 94 59 78.7 +3 191 1707 +250 Paducah 1.75 18.86 6.09 +4.32 +2.31 93 64 79.4 +2 194 1730 +79 Princeton 4.19 17.49 7.38 +3.33 +3.75 93 58 78.9 +2 187 1830 +210 Quicksand 1.42 8.59 2.29 -4.49 -1.44 91 61 76.6 +2 180 1579 +217 Somerset 1.19 16.37 5.00 +2.08 +0.98 91 61 76.5 +2 180 1592 +105 Spindletop 2.13 7.38 3.61 -5.28 +0.04 92 59 76.7 +2 181 1541 +141 Williamstown 0.41 6.58 2.90 -6.33 -0.70 97 59 77.3 +3 181 1606 +206 ================================================================================ 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 June 27, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL: Beneficial rain improved soil moisture conditions across the Commonwealth last week with several rainfall events during the week. The greatest rainfall totals were in the Western sections of the state with Eastern sections receiving the lesser amounts, however, rainfall totals of greater than 1 inch were common statewide. Temperatures for this past 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 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 68 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 NEAR NORMAL in the East. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.43 inches statewide which was 0.54 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.04 inches, Central 1.43 inches, Bluegrass 1.28 inches and East 0.96 inches, which was 1.19, 0.51, 0.40 and 0.04 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.10 inches at Huntington to a high of 3.75 inches at Mayfield. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday June 20, 1999 BELOW NORMAL Temperatures and Rainfall: Cooler than normal temperatures settled into the Bluegrass State last week with RECORD to NEAR RECORD low temperatures during the second half of the week. Welcomed rainfall on Monday (6/14) benefitted crops in most areas of the state. But the remainder of the week was generally dry with the weekly rainfall total BELOW NORMAL. The Palmer Drought Severity Index changed little last week due to last week's one-day rainfall event and continued to place the Bluegrass and Eastern sections of the state in the moderate drought category. Temperatures for the week averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 10 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 58 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature were 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL across the state. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 80's on the weekend and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 40's to low 50's. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.77 inches statewide which was 0.12 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.75 inches, Central 1.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.66 inches and East 0.56 inches, which was -0.10, +0.18, -0.21 and -0.35 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.18 inches at Cumberland Gap in the Southeast to a high of 1.76 inches at Hardinsburg in Central Kentucky. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday June 13, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL: Moisture conditions continued to deteriorate last week as only scattered showers and thunderstorms dotted the state. The Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) indicated moderate drought conditions continued to plague the Bluegrass and Eastern (Climate zone) areas during the period. Temperatures for the past week averaged 78 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 90 in the West to 89 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 69 degrees in the West to 65 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Statewide rainfall for the past week totaled 0.38 inches statewide which was 0.51 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.62 inches, Central 0.27 inches, Bluegrass 0.43 inches and East 0.19 inches, which was 0.24, 0.65, 0.44 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 1.01 inches at Mayfield. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday June 06, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures...ABOVE NORMAL Rainfall West and Central and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall Bluegrass and East: Significant rainfall last week in Western and some Central sections of the state offset the lack of rainfall in the Bluegrass and Eastern sections such that the statewide rainfall was NEAR to SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL. Bluegrass and Eastern (climate zones) sections continued in the moderate drought catagory according to the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI). Temperatures for this past week averaged 74 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 10 degrees warmer than the final week of May 1999. High temperatures averaged from 86 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66 degrees in the West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the upper 80's to low 90"s and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 50's to low 60's. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.02 inches statewide which was 0.10 inches NEAR to SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.87 inches, Central 1.19 inches, Bluegrass 0.52 inches and East 0.49 inches, which was +0.98, +0.24, -0.38 and -0.44 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Huntington to a high of 3.21 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending May 30, 1999 BELOW NORMAL Temperatures and Rainfall: Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was -5 degrees from normal. High temperatures averaged from 78 in the West to 76 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from -5 degrees from normal in the West to -2 degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 51 degrees in the West to 50 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from -8 degrees from normal in the West to -8 degrees from normal in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.48 inches statewide which was -0.58 inches from normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.30 inches, Central 0.33 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 0.71 inches, which was -0.80, -0.78, -0.43 and -0.30 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.48 inches at Berea. ---- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending May 23, 1999 NEAR NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 67 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL and 1 degree below the previous. 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 degree 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 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid to upper 80's and extreme low's were in the mid 40's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.50 inches statewide which was 0.56 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.55 inches, Central 0.62 inches, Bluegrass 0.28 inches and East 0.54 inches, which was 0.55, 0.48, 0.75 and 0.47 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.10 inches at Berea to a high of 1.15 inches at Louisville. As of May 15, the Palmer Drought Severity Index (PDSI) indicated moderate drought conditions existed in the Bluegrass area (Climate Zone 03). Rainfall late Sunday evening was not considered in the above report. Kentucky rainfall maps are updated daily and are available at: http://wwwagwx.ca.uky.edu/Kyaverage.html --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending May 16, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 79 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 57 degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL normal in the West to NEAR NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 80's and extreme lows were in the upper 40's to low 50's. Since April 1, Corn growing degree day (base 50 mod.) accumulations ranged from 479 at Covington to 698 at Princeton. Rainfall for the week totaled 0.40 inches statewide which was 0.66 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.25 inches, Central 0.42 inches, Bluegrass 0.58 inches and East 0.36 inches, which was 0.86, 0.69, 0.44 and 0.64 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.63 inches at Berea. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week ending May 9, 1999 ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures and Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 65 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 4 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 77 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departures from normal low temperature were NEAR NORMAL across the state. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 40's. Corn growing degree day accumulations (base 50 mod.) for last week totaled from 96 at Covington to 119 at Princeton. Rainfall for the week totaled 1.43 inches statewide which was 0.37 inches ABOVE NORMAL and the second week for wetter than normal statewide rainfall totals. But rainfall totals in some areas were low, especially the Bluegrass area. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.72 inches, Central 1.91 inches, Bluegrass 0.77 inches and East 1.32 inches, which was +0.61, +0.81, -0.26 and +0.32 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.36 inches at Covington to a high of 3.58 inches at Nashville. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending May 2, 1999 Cloudy, wet conditions from showers and thunderstorms helped to improved soil moisture conditions for many locations across the Commonwealth during the first half of this past workweek, but interrupted field operations. Drier conditions prevailed for the remainder of the workweek with cooler morning low temperatures and a warming trend for afternoon highs. Temperatures for this past week averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL and a similar average temperature for the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 69 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 51 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the 70's to near 80 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 30's to low 40's. As in previous weeks of April...no state-wide frosts were reported. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.45 inches statewide which was 0.44 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.68 inches, Central 1.62 inches, Bluegrass 0.87 inches and East 1.60 inches, which was +0.60, +0.59, -0.09 and +0.66 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.34 inches at Williamstown to a high of 3.25 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday April 25, 1999 Above Normal Temperatures, Below Normal Rainfall...Cool Morning Low Temperatures on the Weekend: Temperatures for this past week averaged 61 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 11 degrees warmer than the previous week. 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 6 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 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80's and extreme lows were in the low to mid 30's. Soil temperatures at a depth of 4 inches under a Bluegrass cover averaged in the upper 50's to low 60's. Alfalfa weevil degree day (AWDD) accumulations ranged from 338 at Covington to nealy 700 at Princeton. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.23 inches statewide which was 0.75 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.10 inches, Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.29 inches and East 0.45 inches, which was 0.97, 0.92, 0.65 and 0.47 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at Henderson to a high of 0.77 inches at Huntington. For the past 30 days, rainfall departure from normal across the state ranged from 1 to 3 inches BELOW NORMAL. This was the sixth (6th) week straight with BELOW NORMAL rainfall for the state totals. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending April 18, 1999 BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL: Temperatures for this past week averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 14 degrees cooler than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 13 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 42 degrees in the West to 41 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 30's. Corn Growing Degree Day (CGDD's) accumulations ranged from 147 at Covington to 238 at Princeton. Alfalfa Weevil Degree Day (AWDD's) accumulations ranged from 260 at Covington to 570 at Princeton. Soil temperatures at 4 inches under a grass cover averaged in the mid to upper 50s...with highs averaging in the low 60's and low soil temperatures averaging near 50 degrees. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.63 inches statewide which was 0.35 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.94 inches, Central 0.56 inches, Bluegrass 0.46 inches and East 0.56 inches, which was 0.13, 0.45, 0.48 and 0.36 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at Bardstown to a high of 1.57 inches at Mayfield. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending April 11, 1999 Continued Mild Temperatures with BELOW NORMAL Rainfall... Except NEAR NORMAL Rainfall West: Temperatures for this past week averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 5 degrees milder than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 16 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 54 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 80's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper 30's to low 40's. Alfalfa weevil degree day accumulations ranged from a low of 248 at Covington to a high of 530 at Princeton. 4 inch soil temperatures for last week averaged in the upper 50's to low 60's across the state. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.67 inches statewide which was 0.31 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.05 inches, Central 0.58 inches, Bluegrass 0.43 inches and East 0.63 inches, which was 0.02, 0.43, 0.51 and 0.29 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.12 inches at Berea to a high of 1.73 inches at Mayfield. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday April 4, 1999 Very Warm and with Near Normal Rainfall..except Wet for Western sections of the Commonwealth: Temperatures for this past week averaged 59 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL...and 16 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 71 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 50 degrees in the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near 80 degrees and extreme low temperatures were in the low to mid 30's. By week's end soil temperatures at a depth of 4 inches under a grass cover averaged in the low to mid 50's. Alfalfa weevil degree day (AWDD's) accumulations ranged from 171 at Covington to 393 AWDD's at Princeton. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.97 inches statewide which was NEAR NORMAL (-0.03 inches). No snowfall was reported this past week. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 2.21 inches, Central 0.84 inches, Bluegrass 0.36 inches and East 0.48 inches, which was +1.11, -0.19, -0.60 and -0.45 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.11 inches at Berea to a high of 3.67 inches at Paducah. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday March 28,1999 BELOW NORMAL Temperatures and Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees COOLER than NORMAL and 4 degrees COOLER than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 55 in the West to 54 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 32 degrees in the West to 32 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low-to- mid 60's and extreme low temperatures were in the mid 20's. Alfalfa Weevil Degree Days (AWDD's) ranged from 100 at Covington to 290 at Princeton. Generally, the 190 AWDD line ran West-to-East along the Southern Kentucky counties parallel to the KY-TN border. For the past 30 days, temperatures were BELOW NORMAL (-3 degrees). Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.46 inches statewide which was 0.57 inches BELOW NORMAL and allowed some drydown of KY soils. This was the second week straight with BELOW NORMAL rainfall. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.58 inches, Central 0.46 inches, Bluegrass 0.51 inches and East 0.30 inches, which was 0.54, 0.60, 0.48 and 0.67 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals in Kentucky ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Covington to a high of 0.96 inches at Bardstown. For the past 30 days, rainfall has been BELOW NORMAL (0.93 inches) for the state as a whole with the Western and Bluegrass areas drier than Central and Eastern sections of the state. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday, March 21, 1999 MILD AND DRY: The first couple of days of the workweek were very mild with temperatures in the 60's on Tueday and in the 70's on Wednesday. The remainder of the week was more seasonal. The mild, dry weather favored some drying of those soils that have been near saturation for the past two months. But by the end of the workweek, most moderate to heavy soils were still at field capacity according to soil moisture sensors at the Woodford County Reseach Farm Weather Station. Temperatures for this past week averaged 47 degrees across the state which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL and was over 10 degrees warmer than the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 70's and extreme lows were in the low 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.12 inches statewide which was 0.92 inches BELOW NORMAL and a reversal from the previous weeks wet conditions. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.04 inches, Central 0.22 inches, Bluegrass 0.01 inches and East 0.20 inches, which was 1.08, 0.84, 0.99 and 0.77 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Berea to a high of 0.80 inches at Hardinsburg. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday March 14, 1999 Cold Temperatures Ruled the Workweek...Wet Conditions at Mid-week and Wintery Mix on the Weekend: Temperatures for this past week averaged 35 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 43 in the West to 43 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 30 degrees in the West to 28 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.38 inches statewide which was 0.35 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Snowfall occurred at week's end in the extreme Northern third of the state with totals from 4 to 6 inches... and 2 to 4 inches in extreme Southeast sections of the state with some locally isolated greater amounts. Most Central and Southern sections of the Bluegrass managed to dodge the snowfall bullet...receiving mostly rain with some freezing rain and sleet. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.32 inches, Central 1.73 inches, Bluegrass 1.19 inches and East 1.27 inches, which was 0.20, 0.68, 0.20 and 0.31 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.54 inches at Bristol to a high of 1.99 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday March 07, 1999 Seasonal Temperatures and BELOW NORMAL Rainfall: Temperatures for the week averaged 41 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 32 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 1 degree1 ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 60's and extreme lows were in the mid teens (Covington: 15). Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.88 inches statewide which was 0.16 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.82 inches, Central 0.85 inches, Bluegrass 0.79 inches and East 1.05 inches, which was -0.30, -0.21, -0.20 and +0.08 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.56 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Sunday Feb. 28, 1999 Final Week of Feb. 1999...Near Normal Rainfall...Seesaw Temperatures, High Winds, Tornado Rip thru Morganfield in Union County. Temperatures for this past week averaged 39 degrees across the state which was NEAR NORMAL. 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 NEAR 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 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 60's and extreme lows were in the mid teens. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.83 inches statewide which was 0.06 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.83 inches, Central 0.92 inches, Bluegrass 0.77 inches and East 0.78 inches, which was -0.12, -0.03, +0.01 and -0.09 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.36 inches at Buckhorn Lake to a high of 1.38 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week ending Sunday Feb 21, 1999 BELOW NORMAL Precipitation and ABOVE NORMAL Temperatures: Mild conditions started off the work week...but by Wednesday more seasonal temperatures dominated Kentucky's weather. Temperatures for this past week averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 48 in the West to 48 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 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 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures ranged in the low to mid 60's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper teens to low 20's. Alfalfa weevil degree days ranged from near 70 AWDD's at Covington to near 190 at Princetion. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.26 inches statewide which was 0.62 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.23 inches, Central 0.28 inches, Bluegrass 0.21 inches and East 0.32 inches, which was 0.71, 0.67, 0.55 and 0.55 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.08 inches at Paducah to a high of 0.97 inches at Cumberland Gap. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Feb. 14, 1999 The Roller-Coaster Temperatures Continued...With Rain and Snow: Recorder breaking warmth occurred at mid-week across the Commonwealth of Kentucky with the approach of a strong spring-like low pressure system...followed by 1" to 2" of snow after frontal passage and temperatures dropping 50 degrees for the weekend low temperatures into the teens. Temperatures for this past week averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 59 in the West to 55 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 31 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 70's setting new record temperatures for several locations and extreme low temperatures were in the teens. Rainfall occurred at mid-week as a strong cold front moved through Kentucky with rainfall amounts near one-half to three-quarters of an inch. This same front also dumped one to two inches of snow across Kentucky after frontal passage. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.61 inches statewide which was 0.27 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.38 inches, Central 0.88 inches, Bluegrass 0.54 inches and East 0.64 inches, which was 0.56, 0.08, 0.22 and 0.23 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.22 inches at Bristol to a high of 1.35 inches at Glasgow. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending February 07, 1999 Very Mild with ABOVE NORMAL Rainfall...50+ mph Wind GUSTS on Sunday: Temperatures for this past week averaged 46 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 56 in the West to 56 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 14 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 38 degrees in the West to 37 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were near RECORD breaking levels on the weekend and were near 70 degrees and extreme lows were in the upper teens to low 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.00 inches statewide which was 0.12 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.71 inches, Central 1.16 inches, Bluegrass 1.27 inches and East 0.86 inches, which was -0.24, +0.21, +0.51 and -0.01 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.21 inches at Nashville to a high of 2.38 inches at Hardinsburg. No snow was reported. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Jan. 31, 1999 Much Above Normal Temperatures and Below Normal Precip: Temperatures for the week averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 12 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 57 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 17 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 37 degrees in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 70's and extreme lows were in the mid 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.64 inches statewide which was 0.08 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.01 inches, Central 0.67 inches, Bluegrass 0.55 inches and East 0.34 inches, which was +0.29, -0.09, -0.08 and -0.43 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Quicksand to a high of 1.05 inches at U.K. Spindletop Research Farm in Lexington. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Jan 24, 1999 Record Mild Temperatures and Excessive Rainfall: Temperatures for this past week averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 19 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 58 in the West to 61 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 14 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 21 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in the West to 43 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 15 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 21 degrees from ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Record breaking extreme high temperatures were in the mid 70's and extreme lows were in the low to mid 20's. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week was all in the form of rain and totaled 2.65 inches statewide which was 1.92 inches ABOVE NORMAL on already-saturated soils. Western, Central and Eastern sections of the state received the greater rainfall amounts with flooding/flash flooding reported in those locations but the entire state received ABOVE NORMAL rainfall. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 3.65 inches, Central 3.17 inches, Bluegrass 1.42 inches and East 2.34 inches, which was 2.93, 2.40, 0.80 and 1.57 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 1.11 inches at U.K. Spindletop Research Farm in Lexington to a high of 6.46 inches at Cape Girardeau. --- Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Week Ending Jan. 17, 1999 SNOW, RAIN, COLD AND WARM FOUND THEIR WAY INTO THE WEEK Temperatures for the period averaged 39 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees above normal. High temperatures averaged from 48 in the West to 50 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 28 degrees in the West to 31 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. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.57 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches BELOW NORMAL. Along with rain, temperatures fluctuated enough to bring several snow showers to the state along with a period of freezing rain. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.37 inches, Central 0.45 inches, Bluegrass 0.65 inches and East 0.81 inches, which was 0.35 BELOW NORMAL, 0.32 BELOW NORMAL, 0.03 ABOVE NORMAL and 0.04 ABOVE NORMAL inches respectively. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.11 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.32 inches at Bristol. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Ending Jan. 10, 1999 VERY COLD AND WET WITH SNOW, FREEZING RAIN AND RAIN: Temperatures for this past week averaged 23 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 31 in the West to 33 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 11 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL. Low temperatures averaged from 15 degrees in the West to 18 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the low 50's and extreme low temperatures dipped to -8 degrees. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.79 inches statewide which was 1.07 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.91 inches, Central 2.30 inches, Bluegrass 1.66 inches and East 2.29 inches, which was 0.19, 1.53, 1.03 and 1.52 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high of 3.52 inches at Somerset. --- Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week Dec 28, 1998 to Jan 03, 1999 A Major Winter Storm Hit Kentucky and the Midsection of the United States this Second full Week of Winter and Start of the New Year providing BELOW NORMAL Temperatures, bitter cold wind chill Temperatures and ABOVE NORMAL Mix of Rain, Freezing Rain and Snow: Temperatures for this past week averaged 29 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 34 in the West to 38 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 21 degrees in the West to 24 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the mid 40's and extreme low temperatures were in the single digits with Covington reporting 3 degrees on New Year's day. Snowfall totals ranged from 1 to 4 inches across the state with a coating of frozen rain of 1/2 to 1 inches in Southern and Southeastern locations. By far the greater precip amounts occurred as rain with many locations reporting 1/2 to 3/4 inches of rain. Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 1.01 inches statewide which was 0.16 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.01 inches, Central 1.16 inches, Bluegrass 0.96 inches and East 0.91 inches, which was 0.13, 0.24, 0.20 and 0.05 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.58 inches at Huntington to a high of 1.73 inches at Cape Girardeau.

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