Kentucky Weather Summary--2001:
By: Tom Priddy
UK Ag. Weather Center
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period December 24 to 30, 2001
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
A significant weather pattern shift occurred during the past 7 days in the
Ohio Valley and Kentucky. After 10 weeks of above normal temperatures...
bitter cold arctic air invaded the region. Without the cold temperatures
of the past week, unseasonble warm temperatures had placed the state on
track to be the warmest December in the past 107 years. Even with the
cold air, this December will still rank in the top 10 warmest Decembers
on record. Also after 5 weeks of above normal rainfall, the final full
week of 2001 was dry. Interestingly, a dusting of snow occurred on Dec.
25 statewide and 1/2 to 1 inch of snow covered the Eastern 2/3rds of the
state on Dec. 28/29th.
Temperatures for the period averaged 27 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 36 in the West to 35 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL
in the West to 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 21 degrees in the West to 21 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to NEAR NORMAL
in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in the 40's and extreme low
temperatures were in the single digits.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.04 inches statewide which was
0.91 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.02
inches, Central 0.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.05 inches, which
was 0.99, 0.98, 0.82 and 0.87 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station,
rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high
of 0.10 inches at Jackson.
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Kentucky Climate Summary: For the Period December 17 to 23, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL:
Temperatures for the period averaged 43 degrees across the state which was 9
degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 53 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL
in the West to 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 33 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 11 degrees ABOVE
NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.56 inches statewide which was
0.61 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 2.94
inches, Central 1.32 inches, Bluegrass 1.14 inches and East 0.86 inches, which
was +1.93, +0.29, +0.29 and -0.06 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.62 inches at Quicksand to a high of
4.07 inches at Paducah.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period December 10 to 16, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL:
Mild temperatures continued last week keeping December's temperatures on track
to be the warmest December in the past 107 years. Rainfall was frequent last
week...especially from mid-week through the weekend. Due to saturated soil
moisture conditions, flooding became a problem by the weekend...especially
in Western and North Central sections of the state. Heavy rainfall of 3 to
4 inches occurred in the West...with localized areas receiving upto 5 inches.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 49 degrees across the state which was 12
degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 52 in the West to 59 in
the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE
NORMAL in the West to +14 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 40 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 20
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.84 inches statewide which was 0.89 inches
ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 3.10 inches, Central
1.89 inches, Bluegrass 1.08 inches and East 1.30 inches, which was 2.10, 0.86,
0.22 and 0.38 inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.53 inches at Huntington to a high of 3.65 inches at
Princeton.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the period December 3 - 9, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Maximum temperatures in the low to mid 70's on Wednesday Dec. 5th are making for
an unusually mild December so far this year for Kentucky. The mild conditions
for the first 9 days of December 2001, has put Kentucky on track to have the
warmest December on record if these mild conditions continue to hold...dating
back to 1896. Last December was the 4th coldest on record. And the latest
medium-range outlooks are calling for above normal temperatures and rainfall
through Dec. 23rd.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 14
degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 60 in the West to 63 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 44 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 17 degrees ABOVE
NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures occurred on Wednesday (12/5)
with record and near record highs in the low to mid 70's. Extreme low
temperatures were in the upper 20's.
Rainfall for the past week totaled 1.09 inches statewide which was 0.14 inches
ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.02 inches, Central
1.54 inches, Bluegrass 0.92 inches and East 0.87 inches, which was +0.01, +0.51,
+0.06 and -0.05 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.51 inches at Williamstown to a high of 1.92 inches at Bowling
Green.
Temperature(F) ranking for Kentucky for December through December
Rank Year Data Rank Year Data Rank Year Data Rank Year Data Rank Year Data
1 1923t 45.6| 1 1971t 45.6| 3 1931t 45.2| 3 1956t 45.2| 3 1984t 45.2|
6 1982 44.5| 7 1918 43.8| 8 1933 43.0| 9 1940 41.9| 10 1941t 41.6|
10 1994t 41.6| 12 1946 41.5| 13 1991 41.4| 14 1957 41.3| 15 1998 40.9|
16 1921 40.7| 17 1911t 40.6| 17 1996t 40.6| 19 1922 40.5| 20 1990 40.4|
21 1965 40.3| 22 1949t 40.2| 22 1970t 40.2| 24 1948 39.7| 25 1959t 39.6|
25 1967t 39.6| 25 1987t 39.6| 28 1936 39.4| 29 1972 39.3| 30 1951 38.9|
31 1908t 38.8| 31 1999t 38.8| 33 1952 38.7| 34 1896t 38.6| 34 1964t 38.6|
36 1913t 38.5| 36 1928t 38.5| 38 1979 38.4| 39 1978 38.1| 40 1906t 38.0|
40 1929t 38.0| 42 1895t 37.8| 42 1939t 37.8| 42 1975t 37.8| 45 1974 37.7|
46 1900t 37.6| 46 1920t 37.6| 48 1907 37.5| 49 1988 37.4| 50 1932t 37.3|
50 1980t 37.3| 52 1897t 37.1| 52 1973t 37.1| 54 1947 37.0| 55 1992t 36.9|
55 1997t 36.9| 57 1926t 36.8| 57 1961t 36.8| 59 1986 36.5| 60 1927 36.4|
61 1905t 36.3| 61 1938t 36.3| 61 1993t 36.3| 64 1912t 36.2| 64 1954t 36.2|
66 1915t 36.0| 66 1953t 36.0| 66 1966t 36.0| 69 1934 35.9| 70 1902 35.7|
71 1942 35.6| 72 1904 35.4| 73 1924 34.9| 74 1968 34.7| 75 1937 34.6|
76 1916t 34.5| 76 1955t 34.5| 78 1930 34.4| 79 1977t 34.3| 79 1995t 34.3|
81 1943 34.1| 82 1899t 33.8| 82 1925t 33.8| 84 1981 33.7| 85 1919 33.6|
86 1898 33.1| 87 1969 32.5| 88 1976 32.4| 89 1944 32.2| 90 1914 31.8|
91 1962 31.7| 92 1950 31.5| 93 1901 31.3| 94 1945t 31.0| 94 1958t 31.0|
96 1985 30.6| 97 1960 30.5| 98 1910 30.2| 99 1903 29.7|100 1983 29.6|
101 1909t 28.9|101 1935t 28.9|103 2000 26.9|104 1963 26.2|105 1917 25.5|
106 1989 25.3|
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Kentucky Weather Summary: November 26 - December 2, 2001
Based on 24-hour 7 pm to 7 pm observations.
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Temperatures for the period averaged 51 degrees across the state which was 10
degrees ABOVE NORMAL and only one degree warmer than the previous week. This
final week of November ended the "5th warmest November" in the past 107 years.
High temperatures averaged from 55 in the West to 64 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to +14
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in
the West to 46 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 18 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 2.98 inches statewide which was 2.05 inches
ABOVE NORMAL and the second week straight with wet conditions before which the
previous 3 weeks were dry. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 4.88
inches, Central 4.21 inches, Bluegrass 2.26 inches and East 0.55 inches, which
was +3.88, +3.23, +1.43 and -0.34 inches respectively from normal. By station,
rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.31 inches at Jackson to a high of
6.00 inches at Princeton.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: November 19 thru 25, 2001
Based on 24-hour 7 pm to 7 pm observations.
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
After several weeks of dry weather, the Bluegrass state finally received
above normal rainfall...which occurred at the beginning and end of the
week. The long run of mild conditions continued with unseasonably mild
temperatures last week and near-record high temperatures on Friday.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 6
degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 3 degrees cooler than the previous. High temperatures
averaged from 58 in the West to 62 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 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 4 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.22 inches statewide which was 0.30 inches
ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.41 inches, Central
1.14 inches, Bluegrass 0.89 inches and East 1.44 inches, which was +0.41, +0.18,
+0.07 and +0.55 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.59 inches at Covington to a high of 2.46 inches at Henderson.
Kentucky & Regional Weather Data for Week ending Nov 25, 2001 - Fall Format
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| | | |Relative
| Rainfall | Dev. From | Air Temperature |Humidity
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| Since Last| Norm Norm | Dev. | Average
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last | Wkly. From |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.| High Low Avg. Normal|High Low
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(Inches) (Degrees Fahrenheit)
Bardstown 1.16 28.49 1.35 -1.04 -1.72 67 25 50.8 +7 95 47
Berea 1.01 24.99 1.06 -6.43 -2.40 71 28 52.0 +10 93 47
Bowling Green 1.03 28.08 1.10 -4.03 -2.88 69 21 50.1 +6 -- --
Bristol 0.36 27.40 0.36 +0.87 -2.34 69 23 48.9 +7 -- --
Buckhorn Lake 1.46 29.30 1.61 -0.71 -1.70 70 33 51.5 +9 -- --
Cape Girardeau 0.85 28.53 1.11 -1.46 -2.48 69 24 49.4 +3 -- --
Campbellsville 1.28 27.85 1.34 -7.31 -2.31 68 30 50.9 +7 93 45
Covington 0.59 34.80 0.61 +6.72 -2.55 66 27 48.0 +6 -- --
Cumberland Gap 1.41 24.28 1.44 -8.43 -2.46 70 23 51.4 +9 95 43
Dix Dam 1.03 26.49 1.14 -4.32 -2.19 68 31 50.1 +8 -- --
Evansville 0.77 30.82 1.02 +2.46 -2.37 67 27 48.2 +2 -- --
Glasgow 1.41 28.76 1.46 -5.49 -2.63 68 23 51.5 +7 95 44
Grayson 1.49 26.68 1.61 -2.03 -1.31 71 34 51.5 +9 94 47
Hardinsburg 1.38 29.14 1.47 -2.54 -2.28 67 30 48.7 +5 95 48
Henderson 2.46 31.33 2.58 +1.82 -1.10 68 28 48.4 +2 95 48
Huntington 1.10 25.18 1.21 -3.82 -1.88 72 28 51.7 +9 -- --
Jackson 1.32 23.09 1.51 -8.23 -2.00 70 28 53.3 +11 -- --
Lexington 0.92 25.55 1.03 -3.98 -2.04 67 29 50.5 +8 -- --
London 1.68 27.09 1.80 -2.24 -1.69 70 24 49.3 +7 -- --
Louisville 0.89 26.45 0.97 -2.86 -2.38 68 28 49.5 +5 -- --
Mayfield 1.25 31.80 1.50 -1.61 -2.93 68 27 50.0 +4 94 47
Nashville 0.98 26.87 0.98 -2.84 -2.71 68 24 52.0 +8 -- --
Nolin Lake 1.00 30.97 1.07 -2.91 -3.00 68 31 49.1 +5 -- --
Paducah 1.52 31.56 1.85 -0.26 -2.04 68 28 50.2 +4 93 50
Princeton 1.59 31.64 1.82 -0.51 -2.33 67 25 49.6 +3 99 59
Quicksand 1.39 30.07 1.57 -1.25 -1.94 70 24 51.1 +9 96 48
Somerset 1.64 27.49 1.64 -5.74 -2.17 70 25 50.9 +9 89 45
Spindletop 0.80 26.44 0.95 -3.09 -2.12 66 27 48.9 +7 88 48
Williamstown 1.01 31.96 1.19 +2.23 -2.06 69 26 50.4 +8 93 46
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Missing data estimated by Doppler radar, Midwest Climate Service,
and UK Ag Weather Center.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period November 12 to 18, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATUES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
The Bluegrass State has experienced the third straight week with very little
rainfall, low relative humidities, and mild conditions for completing harvesting
and other autumn field activities. In fact, one of the more pleasant autumn
seasons in the recent memory with 4 of the past 5 weeks with dry and mild
conditions. The pleasant but dry weather also provided a very active fire season
which continued this week, especially in Eastern sections of the state.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 53 degrees across the state which was 7
degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 3 degrees warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 67 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from +10 degrees from normal in the West to +11
degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 39 degrees in
the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from +1 degree from normal in the West to +1 degree from normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was 0.92 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 -1.00, -0.96,
-0.83 and -0.88 inches respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals
ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of 0.00 inches at
Williamstown.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period November 05 to 11, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Temperatures for the past week averaged 50 degrees across the state which was 1
degree ABOVE NORMAL but 6 degrees cooler than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 66 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from +4 degrees from normal in the West to +7
degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in
the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from -5 degrees from normal in the West to -4 degrees from normal in the East.
Extreme high temperatures were in the low to mid 70's and extreme low temperatures
were in the mid to upper 20's.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.00 inches statewide which was
0.92 inches BELOW NORMAL and the second week in a row with very dry conditions.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches, Central 0.00 inches,
Bluegrass 0.00 inches and East 0.00 inches, which was 0.99, 0.96, 0.82 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 0.02 inches at Covington.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period October 29 to November 04, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Mild but dry weather dominated the Bluegrass state last week as high
temperatures stayed in the upper 60's and 70's most of the week. Rainfall was
very limited ...but did occurred on Thursday/Friday (Nov. 1/2) with rainfall
amounts of just over one- quarter inch in the Western half of the state and less
than one-tenth inch in the Eastern half of the state. Low relative humidity provided
limited opportunity for getting tobacco stripped or reducing fire danger in
Eastern KY.
Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 4
degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 1 degree warmer than the previous week. High
temperatures averaged from 69 in the West to 70 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from +4 degrees from normal in the West to +8
degrees from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 43 degrees in
the West to 41 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from +0 degrees from normal in the West to +1 degrees from normal in the East.
Extreme low temperatures were in the upper 20's to low
30's.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.13 inches statewide which was
0.67 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.24
inches, Central 0.09 inches, Bluegrass 0.10 inches and East 0.11 inches, which
was -0.63, -0.74, -0.64 and -0.68 inches respectively from normal. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Somerset to a high of
0.33 inches at Paducah.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Week from October 22 to 28, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Weather earned its name last week in the Bluegrass State as "change" was in the
air. Near-record temperatures maxed out early in the workweek in the upper 70's
to low 80's...then cooled from mid-week into the weekend to frosty/freeze levels
of the mid to upper 20's...ending the growing season statewide. Strong
thunderstorms moved through the state during mid-week dumping 1 to 2 inches of
rain in counties along the Ohio River and West Central sections of the
state. Far West and far East Kentucky received rainfall amounts of one-half inch
or less. Along with these strong storms...brisk winds occurred during most of
the workweek gusting into the 40 to 50 mph range. Wind damage in the form of
trees down, powerlines down and barns damaged was reported by local authorities in
over 60 counties. And, finally...light snow and flurries were reported in Eastern
Kentucky on Saturday. It was a week of weather changes.
Temperatures for this past week averaged 55 degrees across the state which was 1
degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 67 in the West to 65 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from -1 degree from normal
in the West to +1 degree from normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 45 degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from -1 degree from normal in the West to +2 degrees from
normal in the East.
Rainfall for the past week totaled 1.14 inches statewide which was
0.48 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 1.27
inches, Central 1.13 inches, Bluegrass 1.73 inches and East 0.45 inches, which
was +0.58, +0.47, +1.10 and -0.22 inches respectively from normal. By station,
rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.36 inches at Quicksand to a high of
3.37 inches at Covington.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For October 15 to October 21, 2001
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Cool temperatures were the story last week with lows falling as low as the low 30s
across most of Kentucky causing frost conditions in many areas. Highs only reached
the upper 40s to low 50s for a couple of days during the beginning of the week then
gradually climbed to the 70s for the weekend. Many areas of the state received rain
during the beginning of the workweek and then conditions dried out allowing field
activities to continue uninterrupted for the rest of the week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 54 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees
BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 68 in the West to 65 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
43 degrees in the West to 40 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature
ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL
in the East. Since April 1st Corn Growing Degree Accumulations range from 3700 in
Northeast KY to 4100 in Southwest KY.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.24 inches statewide which was -0.42 inches from normal.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.19 inches, Central 0.24 inches, Bluegrass
0.30 inches and East 0.24 inches, which was 0.50, 0.42, 0.32 and 0.44 inches respectively
BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.06
inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 0.45 inches at Quicksand.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For October 8 to October 14, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Most of Kentucky received some needed rainfall last week with some areas
receiving over 2 inches of rain in a day and over 4 inches for the time period.
Temperatures were also warmer than the previous couple of weeks with highs
reaching the upper 70s for several days. Due to the many days of rainfall and the
amount of rain Kentucky received especially in Western KY field activities were
interrupted...especially during the second half of the week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 63 degrees across the state which was 3 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 72 in the West to 73 in the East.
Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in
the West to 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
55 degrees in the West to 49 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. Since April 1st Corn Growing Degree Day accumulations ranged from almost
3700 in Northeast KY to 4100 in Southwest KY.
Rainfall for the period totaled 2.39 inches statewide which was 1.73 inches ABOVE NORMAL.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 3.81 inches, Central 3.10 inches, Bluegrass
1.79 inches and East 0.85 inches, which was 3.12, 2.44, 1.16 and 0.18 inches respectively
ABOVE NORMAL. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.30 inches
at Jackson to a high of 5.21 inches at Princeton.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For October 1 to October 7, 2001
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL:
Varying weather conditions were the story last week across Kentucky with high
temperatures varying from upper 70s to low 80s during the work week to 50s as
highs over the weekend. Lows over the weekend were also cold with temperatures
dropping to low to mid 30s and scattered frost in many areas of the state. Kentucky
did receive some needed rainfall on Friday and Saturday since the last recorded
rain was more than 7days before. This dry period did allow many field activities to
progress quickly across Kentucky..
Temperatures for the period averaged 60 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 75 in the West to 73 in the East.
Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in
the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
46 degrees in the West to 45 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. Since April 1st Corn Growing Degree Day accumulations ranged from 3500
in Northeast KY to 4000 in Southwest KY.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.84 inches statewide which was 0.18 inches ABOVE
NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.26 inches, Central 0.83 inches,
Bluegrass 0.75 inches and East 0.54 inches, which was +0.57, +0.17, +0.12 and -0.13 inches
respectively from normal. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of
0.36 inches at Grayson to a high of 2.20 inches at Henderson.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For September 24 to September 30, 2001
MUCH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Dry and cold conditions for most of last week across the state. High temperatures only
reached the low 70s late in the week with many parts of Kentucky experiencing highs in
the 60s for most of the week. Lows approached record low conditions with some areas
reaching as low as 34 degrees. There were some needed rain showers at the beginning of
the week but for the most part conditions remained dry allowing field activities to continue
without interruptions.
Temperatures for the period averaged 56 degrees across the state which was 9 degrees
BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 70 in the West to 66 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 43
degrees in the West to 44 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 11 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 9 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East.
Since April 1stCorn Growing Degree Days accumulations range from 3400 in Northeast KY
to 3900 in Southeast KY.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.36 inches statewide which was 0.45 inches BELOW NORMAL.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.36 inches, Central 0.25 inches, Bluegrass 0.27
inches and East 0.55 inches, which was 0.46, 0.59, 0.51 and 0.23 inches respectively BELOW
NORMAL. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at
Henderson to a high of 1.27 inches at Princeton.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For September 17 to September 23, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Dry and comfortable temperatures for most of the week with rain showers at mid-week
providing some needed rainfall for many areas of Kentucky. High temperatures ranged
from upper 70s to low 80s throughout the week with warmer temperatures over the weekend.
Lows were cooler than previous weeks with temperatures in the 50s most of the week. The
rain showers provided rain amounts above an inch in some areas of Western and Central
Kentucky. Overall a good week for field activities across most of the state with only
interruptions in the middle of the work week due to the rain.
Temperatures for the period averaged 68 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 81 in the West to 79 in the East.
Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in
the West to 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
58 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature
ranged from 1degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in
the East. Since April 1st Corn Growing Degree Day accumulations range from 3400 in
Northeast KY to 3800 in Southwest KY.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.96 inches statewide which was 0.15 inches ABOVE NORMAL.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.12 inches, Central 0.95 inches, Bluegrass
1.06 inches and East 0.71 inches, which was +0.30, +0.10, +0.29 and -0.07 inches respectively
from normal. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.25 inches at
Jackson to a high of 2.68 inches at Paducah.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For September 10 to September 16, 2001
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Weather conditions were dry for the most of last week with a few rain showers
at the beginning of the week providing scattered areas across Kentucky with some
rainfall. Temperatures were also cooler than previous weeks with average highs in
the upper 70s to low 80s throughout most of the week. Low temperatures dropped
to the upper 40s to low 50s across the state over the weekend providing cool evenings.
Due to the dry conditions agricultural activities saw little to no interruptions throughout
the week.
Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the state which was 2 degrees
BELOW NORMAL. 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 NEAR 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 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the
East. Since April 1st...Corn Growing Degree Days accumulated range from 3300 in the
Northeast to 3700 in the Southwest.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.25 inches statewide which was 0.55 inches BELOW
NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.64 inches,
Bluegrass 0.31 inches and East 0.06 inches, which was 0.80, 0.21, 0.47 and 0.72 inches
respectively BELOW NORML. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low
of 0.00 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.03 inches at Louisville.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For September 3 to September 9, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Warm temperatures and scattered showers were the story during the week with temperatures
reaching the low 90s in parts of Western KY. Pop-up showers at mid-week and rain due to a
cold front at the end of the week provided some precipitation to parts of Kentucky with Western
portions receiving the most rain. Central and Eastern parts of the state saw mostly dry conditions throughout the work week providing little or no interruptions to field activitities.
Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the state which was 5 degrees ABOVE
NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NROMAL in the West to 5 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 67 degrees in the West to 59
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7 degrees ABOVE
NORMAL in the West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Since April 1st Corn Growing
Degree Day accumulations ranged from 3200 in Northeast KY to 3500 in Southwest KY.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.56 inches statewide which was 0.25 inches BELOW NORMAL.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.04 inches, Central 0.68 inches, Bluegrass 0.33
inches and East 0.17 inches, which was +0.22, -0.17, -0.44 and -0.61 inches respectively from
normal. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.02 inches at
Williamstown to a high of 2.35 inches at Henderson.
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending September 2, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL RAINFALL:
Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the State
which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
85 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to NEAR 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 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the past week totaled 0.84 inches statewide which
was NEAR NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.84
inches, Central 1.23 inches, Bluegrass 0.81 inches and East 0.50
inches, which was +0.04, +0.38, -0.03 and -0.35 inches
respectively from normal. By station, rainfall totals ranged from
a low of 0.10 inches at London to a high of 2.46 inches at
Bowling Green.
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending August 26, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Temperatures were comfortable for the beginning of the work week
with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s across Kentucky. Field
activities also continued uninterrupted by rain at the beginning
of the week. Conditions then returned to hot and humid with highs
in the upper 80s to the mid 90s with heat indices over 100 for
several days. These conditions also produced several hours of
livestock heat stress in the emergency category for Western KY.
The end of the work week and weekend saw scattered showers and
thunderstorms with some storms being severe.
Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the State
which was 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
89 in the West to 84 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 1
degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
67 degrees in the West to 63 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the
West to 1 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Since April 1st Corn
Growing Degree Days accumulated range from 2900 in the Northeast
to 3200 in the Southwest.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.67 inches statewide which was
0.17 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.60 inches, Central 1.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.65
inches and East 0.42 inches, which was -0.19, +0.18, -0.21 and
-0.45 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of
1.73 inches at Glasgow.
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending August 19, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Cooler highs and less humid conditions occurred throughout the
week providing relief to the outdoor working conditions and
alleviating livestock heat stress. Highs remained in the low to
mid 80s during the week except for extreme Western parts of
Kentucky which reached the upper 80s for a couple of days.
Agricultural activities also advanced under these conditions with
only a few interruptions at the end of the work week and part of
the weekend due to scatterd rain showers throughout the State.
Temperatures for the period averaged 74 degrees across the State
which was NEAR NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 85 in the
West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1 degree BELOW
NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in
the West to 64 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 1degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Since April 1st Corn Growing
Degree Days accumulation range from 2700 days in Northeastern
Kentucky to 3000 days in extreme Southwest Kentucky.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.40 inches statewide which was
0.44 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.62 inches, Central 0.16 inches, Bluegrass 0.48
inches and East 0.35 inches, which was 0.17, 0.69, 0.38 and 0.52
inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bardstown to a high of
1.38 inches at Covington.
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Week ending August 12, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Hot and humid conditions persisted throughout the week with highs
in the upper 80s to low 90s across most of Kentucky. Heat indices
were in the 90s across much of the State with Western Kentucky
reaching the 100s for several days. There were a few scattered
rain showers starting mid-week due to the remnants of Tropical
Storm Barry moving through the area and then more widespread
showers and thunderstorms over the weekend due to a fairly strong
cold front moving through the State. The cold front helped reduce
high temperatures Sunday. Livestock heat stress levels reached
the emergency category for several hours throughout the week for
Western parts of the State while the rest of the area reached
danger levels.
Temperatures for the period averaged 80 degrees across the State
which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
89 in the West to 88 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 3
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
72 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 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Since April 1st Corn
Growing Degree Day accumulations range from approximately 2500 in
the Northeast to 2800 in the West.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.03 inches statewide which was
0.19 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.32 inches, Central 0.97 inches, Bluegrass 0.74
inches and East 1.08 inches, which was +0.53, +0.13, -0.12 and
+0.21 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.03 inches at
Williamstown to a high of 1.99 inches at Paducah.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
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(Inches)
Bardstown 1.42 19.28 7.23 +0.75 +3.13
Berea 1.43 19.20 7.68 +0.22 +3.85
Bowling Gree 1.13 17.13 5.53 -2.40 +1.72
Bristol 0.88 21.11 7.92 +4.82 +4.46
Buckhorn Lak 1.41 22.54 5.51 +4.28 +1.60
Cape Girarde 0.83 20.30 10.35 +2.32 +7.17
Campbellsvil 1.01 18.37 5.90 -2.86 +1.36
Covington 1.12 21.14 7.94 +3.73 +4.45
Cumberland G 0.58 16.26 4.77 -3.84 +0.37
Dix Dam 0.87 18.60 7.03 -0.50 +2.96
Evansville 1.88 17.68 4.47 +0.18 +1.18
Glasgow 0.37 17.19 5.02 -3.89 +0.72
Grayson 0.93 20.74 5.71 +2.70 +1.75
Hardinsburg 1.23 15.58 4.71 -3.62 +0.78
Henderson 1.47 17.15 8.09 -0.77 +4.75
Huntington 0.98 20.03 5.61 +2.01 +1.54
Jackson 1.47 18.31 5.75 -0.89 +1.49
Lexington 0.22 17.20 6.09 -1.33 +1.99
London 0.81 21.05 6.11 +3.21 +2.37
Louisville 0.68 14.21 3.08 -3.98 -0.62
Mayfield 0.90 13.94 7.24 -5.46 +3.44
Nashville 2.39 18.37 4.89 +0.24 +1.50
Nolin Lake 1.02 19.10 4.87 -1.33 +0.81
Paducah 1.99 17.67 9.16 -1.81 +5.70
Princeton 0.86 16.17 6.31 -3.28 +2.54
Quicksand 1.68 24.18 5.76 +4.98 +1.50
Somerset 0.77 19.61 6.69 -0.46 +2.65
Spindletop 0.77 16.01 6.41 -2.52 +2.31
Williamstown 0.03 21.27 5.89 +2.97 +2.11
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 89 68 79.1 +4 197 2652 +207
Berea 90 64 79.4 +5 198 2558 +39
Bowling Gree 91 69 80.6 +6 203 2821 +272
Bristol 90 65 78.2 +4 187 2467 +144
Buckhorn Lak 90 68 78.9 +5 193 2563 +355
Cape Girarde 93 68 80.6 +4 200 2865 +181
Campbellsvil 91 69 80.1 +5 198 2688 +199
Covington 91 69 79.1 +5 194 2483 +189
Cumberland G 93 67 79.6 +5 192 2619 +326
Dix Dam 90 68 79.4 +5 198 2606 +149
Evansville 92 68 80.7 +4 202 2822 +272
Glasgow 92 70 80.4 +5 198 2788 +329
Grayson 91 70 79.4 +5 197 2541 +382
Hardinsburg 92 69 80.4 +5 200 2776 +227
Henderson 92 68 80.1 +3 199 2790 +210
Huntington 91 69 79.4 +5 195 2524 +200
Jackson 89 67 78.5 +4 193 2525 +317
Lexington 90 70 79.4 +5 198 2628 +304
London 90 69 78.6 +4 194 2503 +210
Louisville 93 70 80.5 +5 202 2743 +181
Mayfield 90 70 79.6 +3 198 2679 +69
Nashville 91 72 80.5 +5 203 2931 +205
Nolin Lake 91 69 80.6 +6 203 2795 +441
Paducah 91 70 80.6 +4 203 2893 +240
Princeton 93 71 81.7 +5 205 2957 +335
Quicksand 90 67 78.9 +5 194 2557 +349
Somerset 91 69 79.6 +5 197 2585 +201
Spindletop 92 69 79.2 +5 194 2522 +198
Williamstown 92 63 79.8 +5 196 2595 +271
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Soybeans
Blooming 88 77 66
Setting Pods 65 53 43
Corn
Milk Stage 93 88 83
Dough Stage 81 78 61
Dent Stage 51 50 29
Burley Tobacco
Topped 79 76 55
Cut 14 11 7
Dark Tobacco
Topped 94 89 78
Cut 12 9 7
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn 1 4 20 45 30
Soybeans 1 6 19 39 35
Pasture 3 9 29 46 13
Hay Crops 4 10 27 48 11
Tobacco 2 5 18 54 21
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending August 5, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Hot and humid conditions were the story for most of the week with
high temperatures hovering around 90 degrees. Kentucky received
some rain showers and thunderstorms Friday and Saturday but not
as much as the previous week. Some areas did receive locally
heavy rains that caused flooding conditions in some areas. The
heat and humidity also caused heat indices in Western Kentucky to
break the 100 degree mark. The livestock heat stress in this area
also reached the emergency category for several hours in these
areas.
Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the State
which was 3 degrees ABOVE normal. High temperatures averaged from
91 in the West to 86 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE normal in the West to
NEAR normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 71
degrees in the West to 68 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees ABOVE normal in the
West to 4 degrees ABOVE normal in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.66 inches statewide which was
0.24 inches BELOW normal. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.15 inches, Central 0.87 inches, Bluegrass 0.97
inches and East 0.66 inches, which was -0.68, -0.05, +0.06 and
-0.28 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield to a high of
1.71 inches at Somerset.
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending July 29, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Most areas of the State received rainfall at least one day during
the time period with several places receiving rain almost
everyday. Some of this rain was heavy at times and prompted flash
flood watches and warnings. Most areas received over an inch of
rain with several receiving over three inches of rain throughout
the period. Paducah received the most rain of any Kentucky
station with 4.56 inches. The rain did help lessen some of the
drought conditions across the State. Hot and humid conditions
also occurred throughout Kentucky with some areas hitting the mid
90s with heat indices in the 100s. These hot, humid conditions
also created livestock heat stress conditions for producers to
manage.
Temperatures for the period averaged 79 degrees across the State
which was 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
88 in the West to 85 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1
degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
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 2.49 inches statewide which was
1.44 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 2.74 inches, Central 1.85 inches, Bluegrass 2.49
inches and East 2.88 inches, which was 1.82, 0.74, 1.44 and 1.75
inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.88 inches at
Louisville to a high of 4.56 inches at Paducah.
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending July 22, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Hot and humid conditions across the State with some areas
receiving heavy rains that caused some local flooding last week.
Highs were in the upper 80s to 90s across Kentucky with lows in
the 70s. These temperatures along with the high humidities
created heat indices in the 100s and livestock heat stress
conditions. Fog was reported statewide on several mornings. Some
Western parts of Kentucky received over 5 inches of rain. While
much of this was runoff, the rain was beneficial toward reducing
drought conditions in the West.
Temperatures for the period averaged 78 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 ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1
degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
70 degrees in the West to 66 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the
West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 2.08 inches statewide which was
1.03 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 3.40 inches, Central 1.38 inches, Bluegrass 2.63
inches and East 0.92 inches, which was +2.48, +0.27, +1.57 and
-0.21 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.20 inches at
Cumberland Gap to a high of 5.48 inches at Covington.
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending July 15, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
The first half of the workweek was hot and humid with Western
sections of the State hitting the mid 90's, but cooler, drier
conditions returned during the latter half of the week and
weekend. Limited rainfall was received from scattered showers and
thunderstorms mostly at the beginning of the workweek.
Temperatures for last week averaged 74 degrees across the State
which was 2 degrees BELOW normal and 1 degree cooler than the
previous week. High temperatures averaged from 87 in the West to
84 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 2 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 2 degrees BELOW normal
in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 64 degrees in the
West to 61 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 2 degrees BELOW normal in the West to 4
degrees BELOW normal in the East. For the week, the West received
96 percent, Central 97 percent, Bluegrass 91 percent and East 80
percent of normal Corn Growing Degree Days (base 50 mod).
Livestock heat stress was a factor during the first half of the
workweek with Western locations receiving nearly 30 hours where
the Livestock Safety Index was in the "Danger" category but
considerably less for the Eastern half of the State.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.49 inches statewide which was
0.57 inches BELOW normal and less than 50 percent of normal
rainfall. Out of the past 5 weeks, only one week has received
above normal rainfall for the State as a whole and that was 4
weeks ago. Rainfall totals by climate division, West 0.71 inches,
Central 0.28 inches, Bluegrass 0.54 inches and East 0.42 inches,
which was 0.21, 0.83, 0.52 and 0.71 inches respectively BELOW
normal. By Kentucky weather station, rainfall totals ranged from
a low of 0.00 inches at Glasgow to a high of 1.26 inches at
Quicksand. Since April 1st, the West had received 76 percent,
Central 87 percent, Bluegrass 90 percent and East 96 percent of
normal rainfall.
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending July 8, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Scattered thunderstorms and showers at the beginning of the week
to hot and humid conditions at the end of the week. The week
started out with scattered showers and thunderstorms mostly
across the eastern two-thirds of the State. The big story this
week though was the heat and humidity. Temperatures reached the
upper 90s in Western Ky, low 90s in Central Ky, and upper 80s
Eastern, Ky. The combination of these temperatures and high
dewpoints, which mean high humidities, created heat indices in
the 100s across much of the western two-thirds of the State. The
heat and humidity also provide conditions to cause livestock
stress to reach the emergency category in some areas.
Temperatures for the period averaged 75 degrees across the State
which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
89 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees
BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 66
degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 2
degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.93 inches statewide which was
0.13 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.26 inches, Central 0.71 inches, Bluegrass 0.96
inches and East 1.79 inches, which was -0.67, -0.40, -0.10 and
+0.66 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Mayfield
to a high of 4.38 inches at Quicksand.
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending July 1, 2001
Kentucky Weather Summary
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Hot and humid conditions occurred over the latter part of the
workweek and the weekend with scattered showers and thunderstorms
throughout the State. These showers and thunderstorms provided
some much needed rain to some areas of Kentucky while other areas
remained relatively dry which did not help relieve drought
conditions in these areas, especially West. However the scattered
nature of the showers and thunderstorms allowed farmers to get
into their fields and continue agricultural activities. The heat
and humidity also created livestock heat stress conditions across
the State.
Temperatures for the period averaged 73 degrees across the State
which was 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
85 in the West to 82 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 3
degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
62 degrees in the West to 62 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the
West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.51 inches statewide which was
0.37 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.12 inches, Central 0.83 inches, Bluegrass 0.24
inches and East 0.82 inches, which was 0.68, 0.11, 0.62 and 0.09
inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.01 inches at
Spindletop to a high of 1.52 inches at Glasgow.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
===============================================
(Inches)
Bardstown 0.75 10.83 3.66 -1.34 +0.20
Berea 0.05 10.36 4.78 -2.80 +1.08
Bowling Gree 0.91 10.99 3.34 -2.59 -0.57
Bristol 2.73 11.30 4.93 +0.42 +1.60
Buckhorn Lak 0.83 12.32 5.04 +0.15 +1.15
Cape Girarde 0.08 8.71 3.34 -4.49 +0.10
Campbellsvil 1.16 11.44 3.98 -2.82 +0.06
Covington 0.61 11.61 4.33 -0.40 +0.74
Cumberland G 2.09 10.75 4.63 -2.57 +0.63
Dix Dam 0.28 10.31 3.69 -2.48 +0.23
Evansville 0.06 10.17 4.55 -2.22 +1.28
Glasgow 1.52 11.51 3.85 -2.87 -0.46
Grayson 0.20 14.08 2.92 +2.19 -0.69
Hardinsburg 0.48 10.09 2.96 -3.03 -0.60
Henderson 0.03 8.06 2.17 -4.67 -1.37
Huntington 0.20 13.78 2.94 +2.06 -0.55
Jackson 0.42 10.28 3.73 -2.29 +0.12
Lexington 0.06 9.71 2.17 -2.46 -1.29
London 1.36 13.50 6.44 +1.55 +3.03
Louisville 0.52 10.37 2.69 -2.09 -0.57
Mayfield 0.20 6.70 1.95 -6.87 -1.23
Nashville 2.60 12.64 4.30 -0.31 +0.96
Nolin Lake 0.82 12.34 3.31 -1.75 -0.38
Paducah 0.14 8.39 2.12 -5.48 -1.66
Princeton 0.24 9.62 4.51 -4.00 +0.91
Quicksand 0.55 12.74 5.31 +0.30 +1.70
Somerset 1.00 11.39 3.09 -2.29 -0.88
Spindletop 0.01 8.55 1.74 -3.50 -1.72
Williamstown 0.49 12.84 5.40 +0.49 +1.86
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 85 57 72.4 -3 155 1558 +109
Berea 85 50 70.7 -4 143 1526 +45
Bowling Gree 87 59 72.9 -2 158 1695 +184
Bristol 87 57 72.3 -2 153 1467 +110
Buckhorn Lak 86 56 71.5 -3 149 1522 +226
Cape Girarde 87 57 72.8 -4 157 1708 +134
Campbellsvil 86 55 71.6 -4 149 1593 +142
Covington 85 58 73.4 -1 162 1435 +137
Cumberland G 88 57 72.4 -2 153 1559 +232
Dix Dam 85 55 71.9 -2 152 1538 +89
Evansville 88 60 74.1 -3 165 1683 +201
Glasgow 88 50 72.5 -3 154 1661 +240
Grayson 88 58 73.7 -1 163 1502 +267
Hardinsburg 87 58 73.1 -2 160 1657 +146
Henderson 87 57 72.2 -5 154 1671 +159
Huntington 89 58 74.2 -0 165 1494 +166
Jackson 85 57 71.6 -3 149 1511 +215
Lexington 86 59 73.1 -1 159 1553 +225
London 83 55 70.6 -4 143 1463 +136
Louisville 86 59 73.6 -2 164 1632 +150
Mayfield 85 58 72.7 -4 158 1583 +11
Nashville 87 60 73.6 -2 163 1736 +132
Nolin Lake 87 59 73.0 -2 158 1675 +287
Paducah 88 57 72.9 -4 157 1690 +165
Princeton 88 58 73.8 -3 164 1764 +245
Quicksand 85 56 70.7 -4 143 1495 +218
Somerset 84 53 70.0 -4 139 1506 +109
Spindletop 86 55 72.4 -2 155 1455 +148
Williamstown 86 56 72.7 -2 158 1503 +196
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn Silking 46 43 20
Wheat Harvested 93 85 70
Soybean Blooming 18 16 6
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn 0 4 16 59 21
Soybeans 2 5 23 55 15
Pasture 3 9 25 54 9
Tobacco 1 6 23 56 14
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending June 24, 2001
Issue
KY-CW2501
Agricultural Summary
The past week was good for fieldwork throughout the State, with
the harvesting of wheat, planting of double crop soybeans, and
cutting of hay being the major field activities. Rain came late
in the week providing needed rain for much of the State. Some
areas could still use more rain, especially western Kentucky.
Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 4.7 out of a possible six
days. Topsoil moisture as of Friday, June 22 was rated 3 percent
very short, 22 percent short, 70 percent adequate, and 5 percent
surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 9 percent very short, 32
percent short, 55 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus.
Field Crops Report
CORN: The corn crop continues to look good, with a few reports of
insect problems. The condition of the crop was rated as 3 percent
poor, 15 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 25 percent excellent,
as of Friday, June 22. As of Sunday, June 24, 32 percent of the
corn was tasseling compared to 20 percent a year ago, and the
five year average of 9 percent. Eleven percent of the corn was
silking compared to 9 percent a year ago, and 3 percent for the
five year average.
SOYBEANS: Planting of double crop soybeans continued with the
harvesting of wheat. Seeding of all soybeans was 91 percent
complete as of Sunday, June 24, compared with 82 percent last
year, and the five year average of 66 percent. Eighty-eight
percent of the crop had emerged, compared with 79 percent a year
ago, and 59 percent for the five year average. Average height of
emerged soybeans was 12 inches as of Sunday. Condition of the
crop was reported as 2 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 14
percent fair, 62 percent good, and 18 percent excellent.
TOBACCO: The tobacco crop was doing well in most areas, with the
only problem being reported was various types of worms. Condition
of the set tobacco was reported as 1 percent very poor, 5 percent
poor, 23 percent fair, 61 percent good, and 10 percent excellent.
As of Friday, June 22, 8 percent of the set tobacco was over 24
inches, 34 percent was 12-24 inches, and 58 percent was under 12
inches in height.
SMALL GRAINS: Wheat harvest was in full swing this week with 78
percent of the crop harvested as of Sunday, June 24, well ahead
of the 67 percent a year ago. Most areas of the State are
reporting good wheat yields and good quality. Barley harvest was
practically complete with 97 percent of the acres harvested by
Sunday, June 24.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
One of the major farm activities this past week was the cutting
and baling of hay throughout the State. Most areas of the State
received little rain early in the week, which helped with the
cutting of hay. Pasture conditions have slightly declined over
the past week with pasture conditions rated as 2 percent very
poor, 7 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 52 percent good, and 5
percent excellent. Sorghum planting was nearly complete with 99
percent of the crop planted.
Kentucky Weather Summary
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL:
Hot and humid to start the week, cool at the end of the week. The
week started out with humid conditions and high temperatures
reaching the 90s in some areas of the State. These conditions
created livestock heat stress in the danger category for the
beginning of the week but with no rain farmers were able to work
in the fields with no interruptions. The end of the week saw
temperatures cool down and rain showers/thunderstorms move
through the State Thursday through Saturday providing some much
needed rainfall, especially in Western Kentucky.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the State
which was 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
85 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 1
degree BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
62 degrees in the West to 60 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.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.96 inches statewide which was
0.07 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.38 inches, Central 0.58 inches, Bluegrass 0.92
inches and East 0.96 inches, which was +0.53, -0.34, +0.04 and
+0.04 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.24 inches at Glasgow
to a high of 2.11 inches at Williamstown.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
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(Inches)
Bardstown 0.68 10.08 3.45 -1.20 -0.05
Berea 0.65 10.31 5.48 -1.92 +1.70
Bowling Gree 0.82 10.08 3.80 -2.52 -0.17
Bristol 1.51 8.57 3.17 -1.46 -0.17
Buckhorn Lak 1.19 11.49 5.24 +0.31 +1.39
Cape Girarde 1.24 8.63 4.29 -3.77 +0.84
Campbellsvil 0.52 10.28 3.79 -2.98 -0.21
Covington 0.68 11.00 4.41 -0.10 +0.79
Cumberland G 1.42 8.66 3.21 -3.64 -0.82
Dix Dam 0.67 10.03 4.12 -1.87 +0.57
Evansville 3.32 10.11 5.19 -1.45 +1.79
Glasgow 0.24 9.99 3.42 -3.30 -0.91
Grayson 0.49 13.88 3.67 +2.92 +0.05
Hardinsburg 0.70 9.61 3.22 -2.60 -0.44
Henderson 1.22 8.03 2.96 -3.81 -0.66
Huntington 0.32 13.58 3.72 +2.76 +0.21
Jackson 1.21 9.86 4.14 -1.78 +0.51
Lexington 0.69 9.65 2.77 -1.63 -0.73
London 1.29 12.14 5.85 +1.06 +2.40
Louisville 0.33 9.85 2.54 -1.77 -0.82
Mayfield 0.45 6.50 2.91 -6.26 -0.43
Nashville 0.27 10.04 3.50 -2.07 +0.01
Nolin Lake 0.70 11.52 3.62 -1.63 -0.22
Paducah 0.89 8.25 3.36 -4.94 -0.52
Princeton 1.18 9.38 5.31 -3.46 +1.59
Quicksand 0.99 12.26 5.93 +0.62 +2.30
Somerset 0.75 10.39 3.20 -2.42 -0.85
Spindletop 0.71 8.54 2.25 -2.74 -1.25
Williamstown 2.11 12.40 6.06 +0.82 +2.47
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 89 52 71.4 -3 145 1403 +110
Berea 89 51 70.8 -3 141 1383 +59
Bowling Gree 92 58 74.8 +0 163 1537 +189
Bristol 90 52 72.1 -1 147 1314 +106
Buckhorn Lak 88 56 71.6 -2 147 1373 +213
Cape Girarde 94 56 73.8 -2 156 1551 +148
Campbellsvil 91 55 72.1 -2 147 1444 +144
Covington 90 52 69.0 -4 131 1273 +119
Cumberland G 90 55 72.3 -1 147 1406 +222
Dix Dam 90 54 71.2 -2 142 1386 +93
Evansville 92 58 73.2 -3 155 1518 +200
Glasgow 92 54 73.4 -1 153 1507 +243
Grayson 89 55 71.1 -2 145 1339 +240
Hardinsburg 92 57 73.1 -1 155 1497 +149
Henderson 92 56 73.1 -3 153 1517 +169
Huntington 89 55 71.1 -2 145 1329 +145
Jackson 87 56 70.9 -3 144 1362 +202
Lexington 91 56 71.4 -2 145 1394 +216
London 88 55 70.5 -3 140 1320 +136
Louisville 91 56 72.3 -2 150 1468 +150
Mayfield 90 56 72.0 -4 149 1425 +16
Nashville 91 58 74.9 +1 166 1573 +140
Nolin Lake 92 58 74.2 -0 160 1517 +272
Paducah 93 57 75.1 -1 165 1572 +169
Princeton 94 55 73.7 -2 157 1620 +242
Quicksand 88 56 71.4 -2 146 1368 +208
Somerset 91 55 71.1 -2 142 1385 +116
Spindletop 89 55 70.1 -3 137 1317 +139
Williamstown 91 55 70.8 -3 139 1362 +184
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn Silking 11 9 3
Soybeans Planted 91 82 66
Soybeans Emerged 88 79 59
Wheat Harvested 78 67 43
Barley Harvested 97 93 85
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn 0 3 15 57 25
Soybeans 2 4 14 62 18
Pasture 2 7 34 52 5
Tobacco 1 5 23 61 10
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending June 17, 2001
Issue
KY-CW2401
Agricultural Summary
Farm work resumed this week as soils dried out. Small grain
harvest got into full swing, hay harvest resumed and tobacco
transplanting made good progress. Days suitable for fieldwork
averaged 5.4 out of a possible six days. Topsoil moisture as of
Friday, June 15 was rated 2 percent very short, 19 percent short,
74 percent adequate and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was
rated 5 percent very short, 28 percent short, 63 percent adequate
and 4 percent surplus. Seeding of double crop soybeans was
underway as small grain harvest was completed. Despite recent
rains, producers in Western Kentucky are hoping for more rain and
cooler temperatures.
Field Crops Report
CORN: Almost all of the planted acreage had emerged and was in
mostly good condition, with 2 percent poor, 14 percent fair, 56
percent good and 28 percent excellent. Few problems with insects
and disease were reported. Tasseling was beginning in some
southern areas.
SOYBEANS: Almost all of the single crop soybeans have been
planted and seeding double crop beans was underway as small grain
harvest winds down. Seeding was 82 percent complete as of Sunday,
June 17, compared with 78 percent last year, and the five-year
average of 57 percent. About 80 percent of the crop had emerged
by Sunday June 17, compared with 74 percent a year ago, and well
ahead of the five- year average of 40 percent. Average height of
emerged soybeans was 7 inches as of Friday, June 15. Condition
was reported as 1 percent very poor, 3 percent poor, 19 percent
fair, 61 percent good, and 16 percent excellent.
TOBACCO: Transplanting tobacco made progress as soils dried out.
As of Sunday, June 17, 92 percent of the intended burley acreage
had been set compared with 96 percent last year and 75 percent
for the five-year average. Spot shortages of transplants were
reported. Plants still in beds are growing large and disease
problems are starting to show up. Ninety-seven percent of the
dark tobacco acreage was set, unchanged from last year and ahead
of the five year average of 83 percent. Disease and insect
problems were minor in most areas. By Friday, June 15, 4 percent
of set tobacco was over 24 inches, 21 percent was 12 - 24 inches
and 75 percent was under 12 inches in height. Condition of set
tobacco was reported as 4 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 57
percent good, and 12 percent excellent.
SMALL GRAINS: Wheat harvest was in full swing this week with 43
percent of the acreage harvested as of Sunday, June 17. Early
yields and quality were generally quite good. Barley harvest was
winding down with 95 percent of the acres harvested by Sunday
June 17.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Hay was being made as conditions permit. Curing conditions have
not been ideal. Second cutting of alfalfa was well underway but
quantities may be short due to lack of rain earlier in the year.
Pasture conditions have improved with the recent moisture and are
now rated as 2 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 28 percent
fair, 49 percent good and 12 percent excellent. Sorghum planting
was 85 percent complete as of Sunday, June 17.
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Hot and humid weather which caused high heat indices was the
story last week across Kentucky with high temperatures in the
upper 80s to low 90s and dewpoints at times in the 70s for much
of the workweek. There were a few scattered thunderstorms with
some storms becoming severe and causing minor damage to some
areas and locally heavy rain. Yet, limited rainfall last week
allowed enough drying that most farmers could resume agricultural
activities. Due to the hot and humid conditions, the livestock
heat stress index moved into the danger category several days.
Temperatures for the period averaged 76 degrees across the State
which was 3 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 temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the
West to 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.43 inches statewide which was
0.46 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.36 inches, Central 0.55 inches, Bluegrass 0.50
inches and East 0.33 inches, which was 0.49, 0.37, 0.38 and 0.59
inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of TRACE amounts at
Paducah to a high of 0.78 inches at Glasgow.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
===============================================
(Inches)
Bardstown 0.41 9.40 4.41 -1.02 +0.75
Berea 0.53 9.66 7.16 -1.65 +3.21
Bowling Gree 0.56 9.26 5.21 -2.36 +1.09
Bristol 0.00 7.06 4.06 -2.15 +0.67
Buckhorn Lak 0.25 10.30 6.71 +0.09 +2.90
Cape Girarde 1.14 6.51 3.00 -5.08 -0.81
Campbellsvil 0.43 9.76 5.67 -2.53 +1.47
Covington 0.51 10.32 5.25 +0.11 +1.56
Cumberland G 0.17 7.24 3.99 -4.06 -0.13
Dix Dam 0.41 9.36 5.39 -1.68 +1.63
Evansville 0.70 7.36 4.13 -3.39 +0.47
Glasgow 0.78 9.75 5.57 -2.47 +1.17
Grayson 0.46 13.39 5.55 +3.32 +1.86
Hardinsburg 0.45 8.91 4.17 -2.42 +0.29
Henderson 0.20 6.81 3.07 -4.15 -0.69
Huntington 0.50 13.26 5.31 +3.30 +1.70
Jackson 0.30 8.65 5.72 -2.09 +1.97
Lexington 0.40 8.96 3.95 -1.46 +0.29
London 0.64 10.85 8.52 +0.62 +4.96
Louisville 0.54 9.52 3.74 -1.29 +0.14
Mayfield 0.10 6.05 3.88 -5.92 +0.19
Nashville 0.96 9.77 6.34 -1.50 +2.59
Nolin Lake 0.56 10.82 4.97 -1.41 +0.80
Paducah 0.00 7.36 4.68 -4.88 +0.63
Princeton 0.05 8.20 5.53 -3.74 +1.59
Quicksand 0.28 11.27 7.61 +0.53 +3.86
Somerset 0.03 9.64 6.11 -2.18 +1.91
Spindletop 0.43 7.95 3.26 -2.47 -0.40
Williamstown 0.69 10.29 5.52 -0.41 +1.82
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 91 59 76.1 +3 175 1258 +119
Berea 88 55 74.0 +2 163 1242 +72
Bowling Gree 93 59 76.9 +4 175 1374 +187
Bristol 89 54 73.1 +1 156 1167 +106
Buckhorn Lak 88 57 73.6 +1 160 1226 +199
Cape Girarde 93 56 78.3 +3 179 1397 +162
Campbellsvil 91 57 75.8 +3 171 1297 +144
Covington 89 59 75.3 +3 170 1142 +128
Cumberland G 89 53 73.8 +1 159 1259 +215
Dix Dam 89 58 75.1 +3 170 1244 +105
Evansville 92 59 77.5 +2 180 1358 +201
Glasgow 93 57 76.4 +3 170 1354 +244
Grayson 89 58 74.5 +2 166 1194 +228
Hardinsburg 92 62 77.1 +4 180 1342 +155
Henderson 91 58 76.5 +1 177 1364 +177
Huntington 90 57 74.2 +2 164 1184 +140
Jackson 87 58 74.1 +2 166 1218 +191
Lexington 90 61 76.1 +4 176 1249 +218
London 88 56 74.0 +2 163 1180 +136
Louisville 91 62 77.4 +4 183 1318 +161
Mayfield 90 59 75.7 +1 172 1276 +28
Nashville 91 60 77.0 +4 178 1407 +142
Nolin Lake 92 60 76.9 +4 177 1357 +252
Paducah 93 56 78.0 +3 183 1407 +172
Princeton 92 56 77.4 +2 174 1463 +246
Quicksand 88 58 73.7 +1 161 1222 +195
Somerset 90 55 74.7 +2 167 1243 +121
Spindletop 90 60 75.9 +3 174 1182 +151
Williamstown 90 60 76.2 +4 175 1223 +192
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Soybeans
Planted 82 78 57
Emerged 80 74 40
Burley Tobacco Set 92 96 75
Dark Tobacco Set 96 97 83
Wheat Harvested 43 36 17
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn 0 2 14 56 28
Soybeans 1 3 19 61 16
Pasture 2 9 28 49 12
Tobacco Set 0 4 27 57 12
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Release Date, Week ending June 10, 2001
Issue
KY-CW2301
Agricultural Summary
Limited farm work was possible during the week due to rain and
saturated soils. Very heavy rain in Northern Kentucky caused
considerable flooding and erosion problems at midweek. A few
other areas had limited problems with standing water in low lying
areas. Drier weather at the end of the week should allow farm
work to resume. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged only 1.7 out
of a possible six. Topsoil moisture as of Friday, June 8 was
rated 5 percent short, 64 percent adequate and 31 percent
surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 2 percent very short, 18
percent short, 64 percent adequate and 16 percent surplus.
Pastures and hay crops are recovering well from dry conditions
earlier in the year. Rains came too late for fall seeded small
grain crops, causing lodging damage just prior to harvest.
Field Crops Report
CORN: Almost all of the planted acreage had emerged and was in
mostly good condition, with 2 percent poor, 23 percent fair, 55
percent good and 20 percent excellent. Few problems with insects
and disease were reported.
SOYBEANS: Eighty percent of the crop had been planted as of
Sunday, June 10, compared with 74 percent seeded last year, and
the five-year average of 52 percent. Seventy-five percent of the
crop had emerged at weeks' end compared with 63 percent a year
ago, and the five-year average of 31 percent. Average height of
emerged soybeans was approaching 5 inches as of Friday, June 8.
Condition was reported as 1 percent very poor, 6 percent poor, 18
percent fair, 57 percent good, and 18 percent excellent.
TOBACCO: Transplanting tobacco remains slow due to wet
conditions. As of Sunday, June 10, 78 percent of the intended
burley acreage had been set compared with 90 percent last year
and 70 percent for the five-year average. Several producers
reported problems with tobacco plants getting too big. A few
reports of cold damage were received on early set tobacco. Eighty
percent of the dark tobacco acreage was set, compared with 74
percent last year and the average of 76 percent. Disease and
insect problems were minor in most areas. By Friday, June 8, 1
percent of set tobacco was over 24 inches, 12 percent was 12 - 24
inches and 87 percent was under 12 inches in height. Condition of
set tobacco was reported as 1 percent very poor, 6 percent poor,
27 percent fair, 56 percent good, and 10 percent excellent.
SMALL GRAINS: Lodging will be a problem for small grain producers
in some areas of western Kentucky. Barley harvest advanced to 40
percent complete by Sunday June 10. Wheat harvest was getting
underway with 5 percent of the acreage harvested as of Sunday,
June 10. As of Friday, June 8 wheat condition was reported as 2
percent very poor, 8 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 50 percent
good and 13 percent excellent.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Pastures and hay crops have responded well to recent moisture,
but unharvested hay crops are too mature and the quality of the
crop will suffer. Armyworms continue to be a problem in hay and
pasture fields in the West. Pasture condition was rated 1 percent
very poor, 8 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 48 percent good and
16 percent excellent. Sorghum planting was 80 percent complete as
of Sunday, June 10.
Kentucky Weather Summary
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL:
Rainfall through Thursday of last week continued interruptions to
field activities from the previous week. Much needed drier and
warmer weather finished off the workweek. Rainfall for the past
30 days has been significant, such that moisture is adequate for
agricultural purposes for all of the State, and abnormally wet
for the eastern three-quarters of the State. Sections of West
Kentucky however, continued to receive less rainfall than the
remainder of the State and is 6 to 8 inches BELOW NORMAL for the
year.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 71 degrees across the
State which was 1 degree BELOW NORMAL and 8 degrees warmer than
the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 83 in the West
to 79 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL
in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 62 degrees in the
West to 60 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature were NEAR NORMAL across the entire State. Extreme
high temperatures were in the mid 80's and extreme low
temperatures were in the low to mid 50's.
Rainfall for the past week totaled 1.63 inches statewide which
was 0.74 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate
division, West 1.00 inches, Central 1.34 inches, Bluegrass 2.04
inches and East 2.15 inches, which was 0.15, 0.42, 1.16 and 1.24
inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. By Kentucky weather station,
rainfall totals ranged from a low of 0.36 inches at Paducah to a
high of 3.56 inches at Quicksand.
Weather Information Table
===============================================
| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
===============================================
(Inches)
Bardstown 1.82 8.99 4.94 -0.58 +1.12
Berea 3.55 9.13 6.92 -1.26 +2.81
Bowling Gree 1.05 8.70 4.68 -1.95 +0.42
Bristol 0.69 7.06 4.63 -1.32 +1.19
Buckhorn Lak 2.77 10.05 7.21 +0.81 +3.44
Cape Girarde 0.00 5.37 2.49 -5.41 -1.68
Campbellsvil 1.87 9.33 5.70 -1.99 +1.30
Covington 2.53 9.81 6.88 +0.50 +3.11
Cumberland G 0.95 7.07 4.12 -3.24 -0.09
Dix Dam 2.33 8.95 5.98 -1.23 +2.00
Evansville 1.04 6.66 4.90 -3.27 +0.98
Glasgow 1.31 8.97 5.20 -2.17 +0.73
Grayson 1.77 12.93 10.41 +3.76 +6.66
Hardinsburg 1.33 8.46 4.27 -1.98 +0.18
Henderson 0.72 6.61 3.65 -3.46 -0.26
Huntington 1.92 12.76 10.86 +3.67 +7.15
Jackson 1.80 8.35 6.09 -1.50 +2.22
Lexington 1.02 8.56 6.11 -1.01 +2.29
London 3.15 10.21 7.88 +0.82 +4.20
Louisville 1.30 8.98 3.93 -1.02 +0.09
Mayfield 1.20 5.95 4.28 -5.23 +0.25
Nashville 0.47 8.81 5.39 -1.63 +1.37
Nolin Lake 1.23 8.90 4.62 -2.42 +0.13
Paducah 0.36 7.36 5.04 -3.94 +0.82
Princeton 2.71 8.15 5.48 -2.89 +1.32
Quicksand 3.56 10.99 8.21 +1.14 +4.34
Somerset 1.31 9.61 6.21 -1.22 +1.85
Spindletop 0.64 7.52 4.75 -2.05 +0.93
Williamstown 2.16 9.60 7.38 -0.22 +3.56
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 84 56 70.4 -2 142 1083 +98
Berea 85 50 69.4 -2 133 1079 +63
Bowling Gree 87 55 73.9 +2 163 1199 +173
Bristol 84 53 70.1 -1 138 1011 +97
Buckhorn Lak 85 54 70.6 -0 143 1066 +172
Cape Girarde 86 55 73.6 -0 163 1218 +151
Campbellsvil 86 53 71.5 -0 148 1126 +120
Covington 81 52 67.1 -4 119 972 +98
Cumberland G 85 51 70.4 -1 141 1100 +196
Dix Dam 84 53 70.2 -1 139 1074 +89
Evansville 86 58 72.5 -1 155 1178 +182
Glasgow 88 52 72.8 +1 157 1184 +228
Grayson 82 53 67.9 -3 122 1028 +195
Hardinsburg 86 55 71.8 -0 150 1162 +136
Henderson 85 49 71.2 -3 147 1187 +161
Huntington 82 52 67.0 -4 118 1020 +116
Jackson 82 55 69.4 -2 134 1052 +158
Lexington 84 55 70.6 -0 143 1073 +189
London 85 52 70.1 -1 138 1017 +113
Louisville 86 56 70.9 -1 143 1135 +139
Mayfield 84 54 70.9 -3 143 1104 +17
Nashville 88 58 73.5 +2 162 1229 +132
Nolin Lake 87 55 73.1 +1 159 1184 +219
Paducah 86 57 73.3 -1 162 1224 +157
Princeton 86 56 73.4 -0 162 1289 +233
Quicksand 85 55 70.9 -0 145 1061 +167
Somerset 85 51 70.8 -0 144 1076 +101
Spindletop 84 54 69.3 -2 133 1008 +124
Williamstown 84 54 68.9 -2 129 1048 +164
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn
Emerged 99 98 90
Soybeans
Planted 80 74 52
Emerged 75 63 31
Wheat Harvested 5 9 4
Burley Tobacco Set 78 90 70
Dark Tobacco Set 80 94 76
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn 0 2 23 55 20
Soybeans 1 6 18 57 18
Wheat 2 8 27 50 13
Pasture 1 8 27 48 16
Tobacco Set 1 6 27 56 10
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Week ending June 3, 2001
Issue
KY-CW2201
Agricultural Summary
Last week was basically cool and rainy across the State. All
areas of Kentucky received much needed rain. Western areas that
had been dry received a good soaking rain. Cooler temperatures
were experienced with the high's reaching into the mid-70's and
averaged 7 degrees below normal. Topsoil moisture as of Friday,
June 1 was rated 1 percent very short, 12 percent short, 73
percent adequate and 14 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was
rated 6 percent very short, 31 percent short, 57 percent adequate
and 6 percent surplus. Farmers last week set tobacco, planted
soybeans and cut and baled hay as weather permitted. Days
suitable for fieldwork averaged 3.6 of a possible 6 days.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: As of Sunday, June 3, 70 percent of the burley tobacco
acreage had been set. This was down from 80 percent last year
while above the 57 percent five year average. Burley height under
12 inches was 94 percent of the set crop, 12 to 24 inches was 5
percent and 24 plus inches was 1 percent. Farmers had also set 76
percent of their intended dark tobacco, up from 73 percent last
year and 64 percent for average. Tobacco setting picked up last
week after much needed rain was received. Minimal insect and
disease problems have been reported. Farmers report very few
fields having to be replanted. Condition of the set tobacco as of
Friday was 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 31 percent fair,
55 percent good and 8 percent excellent.
CORN: The 2001 corn crop was 99 percent emerged as of Sunday.
This was ahead of 97 percent for last year and 86 percent for the
average. The average height of the emerged corn was 23 inches
with the most advanced fields being 34 inches. The corn crop as
of Friday was 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor, 21 percent
fair, 58 percent good and 16 percent excellent.
SOYBEANS: Farmers were actively planting soybeans last week and
by Sunday 76 percent of the their intended acreage had been
planted. This continues to be ahead of last year with 61 percent
and the average of 45 percent. As planting continues this year
farmers are starting to plant soybeans following the harvest of
barley and winter wheat. Of the planted acreage 72 percent had
emerged, ahead of last years's 51 percent and the average of 25
percent. The soybean crop was rated as 1 percent very poor, 4
percent poor, 29 percent fair, 53 percent good and 13 percent
excellent.
SMALL GRAINS: Farmers have just started to harvest their winter
wheat with 2 percent harvested. Some lodging of the crop has
occurred due to storms sweeping across the State. Condition of
the wheat crop was 1 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 33
percent fair, 50 percent good and 9 percent excellent. Harvesting
of the barley crop was 20 percent complete. This compares to 21
percent last year and 18 percent for the average.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Harvesting of hay was slowed by rainy weather across the State.
Farmers are looking for a better second crop of hay than their
first cutting due to the improved soil moisture. First cutting
was hurt by the dry spring. Pastures have received new vitality
due to the recent rains. As of Friday, they were rated 4 percent
very poor, 12 percent poor, 41 percent fair, 35 percent good and
8 percent excellent. Grain sorghum was 78 percent planted.
Nitrogen fertilizer supplies available to farmers in Kentucky was
99 percent of normal.
Kentucky Weather Summary
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Cool temperatures and scattered rain showers were the story last
week. The showers provided much need rainfall to Kentucky
especially to western portions of the State. These showers
however did continue to cause interruptions to field activities.
Some of the storms were severe and provided the first tornado of
the year in London, Kentucky on June 2. Temperatures were also
cool with highs only in the 60s and 70s when normal is around 80
across the State.
Temperatures for the period averaged 63 degrees across the State
which was 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
75 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 9 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 8
degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
56 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the
West to 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.94 inches statewide which was
0.05 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.20 inches, Central 0.87 inches, Bluegrass 0.75
inches and East 0.92 inches, which was +0.20, -0.15, -0.21 and
-0.04 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.37 inches at
Louisville to a high of 2.11 inches at Paducah.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
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(Inches)
Bardstown 0.54 7.17 5.00 -1.55 +1.03
Berea 0.75 5.58 4.02 -3.89 -0.25
Bowling Gree 1.37 7.65 5.40 -2.03 +1.00
Bristol 0.97 6.37 4.54 -1.18 +1.04
Buckhorn Lak 1.03 7.28 4.97 -1.00 +1.24
Cape Girarde 1.03 5.37 2.67 -4.60 -1.86
Campbellsvil 0.97 7.46 5.08 -2.89 +0.48
Covington 0.69 7.28 5.70 -1.13 +1.86
Cumberland G 0.67 6.12 3.84 -3.20 -0.47
Dix Dam 0.71 6.62 4.93 -2.71 +0.74
Evansville 0.70 5.62 3.89 -3.50 -0.29
Glasgow 1.09 7.66 5.10 -2.41 +0.56
Grayson 0.91 9.77 8.29 +1.50 +4.47
Hardinsburg 0.74 7.13 5.41 -2.43 +1.10
Henderson 0.82 5.89 3.49 -3.30 -0.56
Huntington 0.98 10.84 9.32 +2.61 +5.51
Jackson 0.83 6.55 4.74 -2.41 +0.75
Lexington 0.66 7.54 6.40 -1.18 +2.43
London 0.77 7.06 5.25 -1.48 +1.45
Louisville 0.37 7.68 6.67 -1.52 +2.60
Mayfield 1.16 4.75 3.23 -5.65 -1.15
Nashville 1.80 8.34 5.91 -1.27 +1.62
Nolin Lake 1.13 7.67 5.71 -2.73 +0.90
Paducah 2.11 7.00 4.94 -3.35 +0.55
Princeton 1.37 5.44 3.28 -4.70 -1.11
Quicksand 1.10 7.43 5.22 -1.53 +1.23
Somerset 1.11 8.30 5.88 -1.54 +1.37
Spindletop 0.59 6.88 5.10 -1.84 +1.13
Williamstown 1.10 7.44 6.29 -1.50 +2.36
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 79 45 62.9 -8 91 941 +110
Berea 77 44 61.9 -8 87 946 +84
Bowling Gree 80 49 64.9 -6 103 1036 +171
Bristol 78 48 65.2 -4 106 873 +106
Buckhorn Lak 77 48 62.9 -7 89 923 +162
Cape Girarde 81 53 67.3 -5 119 1055 +156
Campbellsvil 79 47 63.8 -7 98 978 +119
Covington 75 46 60.2 -9 74 853 +119
Cumberland G 80 47 65.4 -4 107 959 +195
Dix Dam 77 47 62.3 -7 86 935 +104
Evansville 79 48 64.6 -8 102 1023 +188
Glasgow 81 45 65.6 -5 110 1027 +225
Grayson 75 50 61.7 -8 81 906 +206
Hardinsburg 78 48 63.9 -7 97 1012 +147
Henderson 78 49 64.8 -8 102 1040 +175
Huntington 76 50 61.6 -8 80 902 +138
Jackson 75 48 61.7 -8 82 918 +157
Lexington 76 47 62.1 -7 84 930 +193
London 78 45 63.2 -6 93 879 +115
Louisville 77 47 63.3 -7 93 992 +157
Mayfield 78 50 63.6 -9 93 961 +35
Nashville 79 53 66.9 -4 117 1067 +138
Nolin Lake 79 49 64.5 -6 100 1025 +200
Paducah 80 52 66.2 -6 111 1062 +163
Princeton 80 51 66.8 -6 116 1127 +232
Quicksand 77 48 62.4 -7 87 916 +155
Somerset 77 45 62.4 -7 91 932 +104
Spindletop 75 48 60.9 -9 76 875 +138
Williamstown 77 46 60.9 -9 79 919 +182
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn
Emerged 99 97 86
Soybeans
Planted 76 61 45
Emerged 72 51 25
Burley Tobacco Set 70 80 57
Dark Tobacco Set 76 73 64
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn 1 4 21 58 16
Soybeans 1 4 29 53 13
Wheat 1 7 33 50 9
Pasture 4 12 41 35 8
Tobacco Set 1 5 31 55 8
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending May 27, 2001
Issue
KY-CW2101
Agricultural Summary
Farmers across Kentucky received much needed rain last week.
Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches were common with some areas receiving
up to 4 inches. Farmers stopped planting soybeans and setting
tobacco due to wet soils but by the end of the week planting and
setting had resumed in many areas. Even with all the rain
received statewide some areas still have very short and short
topsoil conditions. Topsoil moisture for the State as of Friday
was 3 percent very short, 13 percent short, 62 percent adequate
and 22 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was 7 percent very
short, 33 percent short, 52 percent adequate and 8 percent
surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 2.0 days out of a
possible 6. Farmers during the rainy days were fixing machinery
and doing jobs neglected when they were planting grains or
setting tobacco. Toward the end of the week, farmers with drier
soil conditions were again planting soybeans and setting tobacco.
Some army worm damage has been reported in corn, legumes, winter
wheat and pastures.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: As of Sunday May 27, 47 percent of the burley crop had
been set. This was behind the 57 percent of last year at this
time while ahead of 41 percent for average. Farmers had set 59
percent of their dark tobacco ahead of last year and average.
Tobacco setting was slowed during the week due to wet soils. A
few farmers reported disease problems in their plant beds.
Condition of the set tobacco as of Friday was 2 percent very
poor, 4 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 56 percent good and 9
percent excellent.
CORN: Corn planting neared completion by weeks end. Farmers
indicated 97 percent of the intended planted acreage had emerged.
This was ahead of last year with 93 percent and 78 percent for
the 5 year average. The most advanced corn fields as of Sunday
were 26 inches tall while the average was 18 inches. As of
Friday, emerged corn was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent
poor, 28 percent fair, 54 percent good and 11 percent excellent.
SOYBEANS: Farmers had planted 67 percent of their soybeans as of
Sunday, substantially ahead of 48 percent for last year and 35
percent for average. As soils dried farmers were again planting
soybeans. Soybeans emerged were 61 percent with 37 percent last
year and 18 percent for the average. Condition of emerged
soybeans were 1 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 29 percent
fair, 54 percent good and 11 percent excellent.
SMALL GRAINS: Condition of the winter wheat crop was 1 percent
very poor, 5 percent poor, 38 percent fair, 45 percent good and
11 percent excellent. As of Sunday harvesting of the barley crop
had just started.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Cutting and baling of hay was brought to a stop by the rainy
weather last week. Condition of the hay crop was 7 percent very
poor, 17 percent poor, 43 percent fair, 30 percent good and 3
percent excellent. Pastures were rated 5 percent very poor, 14
percent poor, 42 percent fair, 35 percent good and 4 percent
excellent. One farmer commented that spring seeded grasses and
legumes may need to be reseeded due to the dry spring. Grain
sorghum was 69 percent planted.
Kentucky Weather Summary
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL RAINFALL:
A major change in last week's weather pattern from the previous
week's warm conditions brought much cooler temperatures and
beneficial moisture to the Bluegrass state. Rainfall amounts of 1
to 2 inches were common with a large swath of the state receiving
2 to 3 inches running from the Southcentral to the Northeast
sections of the State. Southeast KY received 3 to 4 inches of
rain.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 62 degrees across the
State which was 7 degrees BELOW NORMAL and 10 degrees cooler than
the previous week. High temperatures averaged from 73 in the West
to 70 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 10 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees BELOW
NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 53 degrees in
the West to 52 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5
degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were
in the low to mid 80's and extreme lows were in the mid 40's.
Rainfall for the past week totaled 1.98 inches statewide which
was 0.92 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate
division, West 1.48 inches, Central 1.91 inches, Bluegrass 1.80
inches and East 2.73 inches, which was 0.37, 0.81, 0.78 and 1.72
inches respectively ABOVE NORMAL. For Kentucky stations, rainfall
totals ranged from a low of 1.33 inches at Henderson to a high of
3.96 inches at London.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
===============================================
(Inches)
Bardstown 1.64 6.63 4.67 -1.14 +0.65
Berea 2.33 4.83 3.33 -3.62 -1.00
Bowling Gree 2.23 6.28 4.03 -2.34 -0.42
Bristol 2.40 5.40 3.79 -1.30 +0.28
Buckhorn Lak 2.66 6.25 4.15 -1.08 +0.45
Cape Girarde 0.83 4.34 2.56 -4.61 -2.11
Campbellsvil 2.40 6.49 4.13 -2.77 -0.55
Covington 1.52 6.59 5.01 -0.89 +1.16
Cumberland G 2.19 5.44 3.16 -2.83 -1.17
Dix Dam 1.94 5.91 4.32 -2.44 +0.05
Evansville 1.69 4.92 3.20 -3.24 -1.07
Glasgow 2.39 6.57 4.04 -2.39 -0.52
Grayson 2.00 8.86 7.45 +1.52 +3.62
Hardinsburg 1.65 6.39 4.67 -2.16 +0.28
Henderson 1.33 5.07 2.67 -3.15 -1.43
Huntington 1.91 9.86 8.42 +2.55 +4.59
Jackson 2.79 5.72 4.03 -2.28 -0.01
Lexington 1.87 6.88 5.74 -0.89 +1.72
London 3.96 6.29 4.49 -1.34 +0.65
Louisville 1.53 7.31 6.30 -0.94 +2.14
Mayfield 1.42 3.59 2.07 -5.82 -2.46
Nashville 3.11 6.54 4.12 -2.08 -0.28
Nolin Lake 2.05 6.54 4.58 -2.76 -0.34
Paducah 2.21 4.89 3.02 -4.42 -1.45
Princeton 1.40 4.07 1.91 -5.05 -2.57
Quicksand 2.67 6.33 4.37 -1.67 +0.33
Somerset 3.66 7.19 4.78 -1.58 +0.22
Spindletop 1.60 6.29 4.63 -1.48 +0.61
Williamstown 1.57 6.34 5.19 -1.65 +1.21
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 74 43 60.1 -9 75 850 +145
Berea 78 47 60.5 -7 75 859 +127
Bowling Gree 79 49 64.4 -4 99 933 +201
Bristol 85 43 63.1 -5 97 767 +119
Buckhorn Lak 80 46 61.1 -7 80 834 +186
Cape Girarde 82 45 62.9 -8 96 936 +177
Campbellsvil 80 45 61.3 -7 82 880 +148
Covington 77 43 59.1 -9 68 779 +161
Cumberland G 82 44 62.3 -5 93 852 +204
Dix Dam 77 47 60.7 -7 75 849 +144
Evansville 76 47 62.6 -8 87 921 +219
Glasgow 82 45 62.6 -6 91 917 +245
Grayson 79 46 61.0 -7 79 825 +234
Hardinsburg 78 47 62.6 -6 88 915 +183
Henderson 79 45 62.6 -8 88 938 +206
Huntington 79 45 61.1 -7 80 822 +174
Jackson 79 47 60.6 -7 75 836 +188
Lexington 78 47 61.2 -6 79 846 +228
London 79 43 61.0 -7 82 786 +138
Louisville 77 46 61.6 -7 82 899 +197
Mayfield 79 48 61.8 -9 82 868 +79
Nashville 82 50 64.6 -4 100 950 +161
Nolin Lake 79 49 63.7 -5 96 925 +220
Paducah 82 46 63.1 -8 93 951 +192
Princeton 84 45 65.5 -5 109 1011 +249
Quicksand 80 47 60.9 -7 77 829 +181
Somerset 80 43 60.7 -7 81 841 +136
Spindletop 78 47 60.1 -8 71 799 +181
Williamstown 77 45 60.0 -8 73 840 +222
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn
Emerged 97 93 78
Soybeans
Planted 67 48 35
Emerged 61 37 18
Burley Tobacco Set 47 57 41
Dark Tobacco Set 59 56 44
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn Emerged 2 5 28 54 11
Wheat 1 5 38 45 11
Soybeans Emerged 1 5 29 54 11
Pasture 5 14 42 35 4
Hay Crops 7 17 43 30 3
Tobacco Set 2 4 29 56 9
Phone: 859/2577381-245
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending May 20, 2001
Issue
KY-CW2001
Agricultural Summary
Farmers received much needed rain over much of the State last
week. Northern areas received most of the rain with southern and
western areas needing much more rain. Even with the rain received
the northern Kentucky soil conditions remain short to adequate
while the southern part of the State remains mostly short.
Topsoil moisture for the State as of Friday, May 20 was 26
percent very short, 39 percent short, 33 percent adequate and 2
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture was rated 29 percent very
short, 47 percent short, 22 percent adequate and 2 percent
surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 5.3 out of a
possible 6 days. Farmers were busy last week setting tobacco,
cutting and baling hay, planting soybeans and finishing up corn
planting. Farmers in some drier areas stopped planting due to dry
soil conditions. Problems with army worms have been reported in
legumes (hays), pastures, wheat and corn. Farmers have been
spraying as needed.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: Burley setting continued even with the dry soils. As of
Sunday, Kentucky farmers had set 38 percent of their intended
acreage. This was slightly behind the 41 percent last year while
ahead of the 5 year average of 24 percent. Farmers had set 52
percent of their dark tobacco, ahead of last year and average.
Little if any insect damage has been reported. Condition of the
set tobacco was 1 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 38 percent
fair, 50 percent good and 4 percent excellent.
CORN: Corn planting continued to make good progress last week and
was 98 percent planted by May 20. This was ahead of the 92
percent of last year and 77 percent for the 5 year average. Corn
emerged at 93 percent was also ahead of last year and average.
Army worm damage had been reported in scattered corn fields. As
of Friday, the emerged crop was 3 percent very poor, 8 percent
poor, 37 percent fair, 44 percent good and 8 percent excellent.
SOYBEANS: Farmers continued to plant soybeans but slowed their
planting during the week due to dry soils. Planting as of Sunday
was 58 percent complete, ahead of 37 percent last week and 21
percent for average. Of the intended acreage, 40 percent had
emerged.
SMALL GRAINS: The winter wheat crop continued rapid development.
Prior to the rains of late last week, the crop had experienced
little lodging. Some of the crop was being cut for hay due to
damage from an earlier freeze and poor development in some areas.
Army worms have been reported in wheat. The earliest wheat
harvest is expected to begin on June 16. Condition of the wheat
crop was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 33 percent
fair, 47 percent good and 13 percent excellent. Harvesting of the
barley crop is expected to begin about June 4.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Farmers are harvesting their first cutting of alfalfa hay.
Farmers comment that production may be down by as much as half in
some areas due to dry field conditions. Some alfalfa weevil
damage had been reported and farmers are harvesting their alfalfa
to prevent further damage to their crop. Some other hay was also
harvested due to the dry crop conditions. Dry weather has reduced
yields but curing conditions have helped the quality of the hay.
Condition of the hay crops was rated 12 percent very poor, 24
percent poor, 39 percent fair, 23 percent good and 2 percent
excellent. Pastures continue to be stressed by dry soil
conditions. Farmers continue to graze their pastures but some
have started to consider feeding stored hay to supplement their
pastures. Pastures were rated 11 percent very poor, 24 percent
poor, 39 percent fair, 23 percent good and 2 percent excellent.
Grain sorghum was 58 percent planted.
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL:
Rain, Rain, Rain. Many areas of Kentucky finally received much
needed rain last week especially in the northern half of the
State. Rainfall amounts of one to four inches were common in this
area. In the southern half of the State rainfall amounts varied
from near nothing in the southeast to half inch totals in the
southwest part of the State. Temperatures were also hot last week
with highs in the upper 80s and some areas of Western Kentucky
reaching the 90s.
Temperatures for the period averaged 72 degrees across the State
which was 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
85 in the West to 82 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
63 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 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.14 inches statewide which was
0.08 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.62 inches, Central 0.48 inches, Bluegrass 1.74
inches and East 1.70 inches, which was -0.48, -0.63, +0.72 and
+0.70 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of TRACE amounts at London
to an estimated high of 4.85 inches at Grayson.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
===============================================
(Inches)
Bardstown 0.94 4.99 3.18 -1.77 -0.74
Berea 0.29 2.50 1.04 -4.86 -3.20
Bowling Gree 0.03 4.05 2.17 -3.46 -2.17
Bristol 0.57 3.00 1.42 -2.82 -1.98
Buckhorn Lak 0.75 3.59 1.71 -2.81 -1.94
Cape Girarde 0.63 3.51 1.98 -4.27 -2.55
Campbellsvil 0.46 4.09 1.92 -4.00 -2.69
Covington 2.14 5.07 3.58 -1.44 -0.18
Cumberland G 0.30 3.25 0.97 -3.93 -3.22
Dix Dam 1.00 3.97 2.45 -3.31 -1.73
Evansville 1.47 3.23 1.89 -3.85 -2.25
Glasgow 0.41 4.18 2.01 -3.63 -2.47
Grayson 4.85 6.86 5.50 +0.48 +1.78
Hardinsburg 0.55 4.74 3.28 -2.71 -1.01
Henderson 0.78 3.74 1.79 -3.46 -2.28
Huntington 6.05 7.95 6.53 +1.60 +2.82
Jackson 0.67 2.93 1.52 -4.06 -2.46
Lexington 2.56 5.01 3.90 -1.75 -0.02
London 0.00 2.33 0.59 -4.34 -3.20
Louisville 0.73 5.78 4.91 -1.43 +0.80
Mayfield 0.50 2.17 1.14 -6.11 -3.44
Nashville 0.01 3.43 1.34 -4.09 -2.97
Nolin Lake 0.21 4.49 2.84 -3.58 -1.90
Paducah 0.36 2.68 1.10 -5.52 -3.42
Princeton 0.00 2.67 1.00 -5.33 -3.48
Quicksand 0.88 3.66 1.96 -3.33 -2.02
Somerset 0.13 3.53 1.14 -4.09 -3.29
Spindletop 1.92 4.69 3.05 -2.07 -0.87
Williamstown 2.55 4.77 3.80 -2.23 -0.15
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 85 48 71.6 +5 150 775 +175
Berea 85 42 70.1 +4 143 784 +164
Bowling Gree 88 48 73.8 +7 162 834 +214
Bristol 86 36 68.7 +3 136 670 +120
Buckhorn Lak 86 40 69.5 +4 140 754 +204
Cape Girarde 90 53 74.7 +6 166 840 +200
Campbellsvil 87 45 71.7 +5 151 798 +178
Covington 85 43 68.3 +3 130 711 +191
Cumberland G 89 39 70.1 +4 144 759 +209
Dix Dam 85 45 70.9 +5 148 774 +174
Evansville 91 56 74.6 +6 167 834 +244
Glasgow 89 46 73.0 +6 157 826 +266
Grayson 84 39 69.0 +3 136 746 +246
Hardinsburg 87 52 73.6 +7 162 827 +207
Henderson 90 56 75.4 +7 170 850 +230
Huntington 84 37 68.3 +3 133 742 +192
Jackson 85 44 70.6 +5 145 761 +211
Lexington 85 45 71.4 +6 151 767 +247
London 87 40 69.8 +4 142 704 +154
Louisville 86 51 72.5 +6 155 817 +227
Mayfield 86 46 71.5 +3 150 786 +116
Nashville 88 50 73.8 +7 162 850 +180
Nolin Lake 87 49 73.6 +7 161 829 +229
Paducah 91 57 75.3 +6 168 858 +218
Princeton 89 47 74.0 +5 162 902 +252
Quicksand 86 40 69.4 +4 140 752 +202
Somerset 86 42 70.6 +5 146 760 +160
Spindletop 84 46 70.9 +5 146 728 +208
Williamstown 85 51 69.9 +4 138 767 +247
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn
Planted 98 92 77
Emerged 93 82 65
Soybeans
Planted 58 37 21
Emerged 40 19 8
Burley Tobacco Set 38 41 24
Dark Tobacco Set 52 42 25
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn Emerged 3 8 37 44 8
Wheat 2 5 33 47 13
Pasture 11 27 37 23 2
Hay Crops 12 24 39 23 2
Tobacco Set 1 7 38 50 4
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending May 13, 2001
Issue
KY-CW1901
Agricultural Summary
Much needed rains early in the week were most welcome but most
areas need additional rain. Moisture helped plant germination and
most areas got enough rain to continue seeding corn and soybeans
and setting tobacco. Weekend showers in central and northern
areas improved pastures and hay crops and cooler temperatures
during the week kept emerged plants from withering in dry soils.
Farmers were busy planting corn and soybeans, setting tobacco and
putting up hay. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 4.8 out of
six. Topsoil moisture as of May 11 was rated 26 percent very
short, 46 percent short, and 28 percent adequate. Subsoil
moisture was rated 31 percent very short, 45 percent short, and
24 percent adequate. Early hay crops are reported to be short,
with generally good quality. Armyworms are a big problem in
western Kentucky.
Field Crops Report
CORN: Planting was nearing completion in Western Kentucky and
good progress was made throughout the rest of the State. As of
Sunday, May 13, 93 percent of the crop had been planted compared
with 85 percent last year, and 63 percent for the five-year
average. Corn emerged was 78 percent compared to last year's 66
percent and the average of 51 percent. Emerged corn was in mostly
good condition, with 1 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 28
percent fair, 51 percent good and 11 percent excellent.
SOYBEANS: Soybeans advanced to 43 percent seeded as of May 13.
This was well ahead of the 16 percent seeded last year and the
five-year average of 9 percent.
TOBACCO: Dry weather last week slowed transplanting of burley
tobacco, but dark tobacco made good progress. A good supply of
plants was generally reported. Burley transplanting advanced to
19 percent complete by May 13, compared with 14 percent last year
and the five-year average of 9 percent. Dark tobacco was 25
percent set compared with 14 percent a year ago and the average
of 7 percent. Condition of set tobacco was 5 percent poor, 34
percent fair, 57 percent good and 4 percent excellent
SMALL GRAINS: Much of the wheat crop has short stalks and was
heading early due to dry weather. Some acreage was already being
harvested as hay. Armyworms are a problem in the driest areas of
the State. As of Friday, May 11 wheat condition was 1 percent
very poor, 4 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 54 percent good and
14 percent excellent. Some damage from the late spring freeze has
become evident in some fields.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
This week's rain will improve hay crops and pastures. Early hay
harvest was small but of good quality. Standing hay crops were
rated 6 percent very poor, 25 percent poor, 41 percent fair, 25
percent good, and 3 percent excellent as of Friday, May 11.
Pastures were rated 6 percent very poor, 24 percent poor, 38
percent fair, 29 percent good and 3 percent excellent. About 35
percent of sorghum acreage had been seeded by the end of the
week. The strawberry crop was reported to be 55 percent small in
size due to the lack of moisture, 37 percent are medium sized and
8 percent large.
Kentucky Weather Summary
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL RAINFALL:
Kentucky finally received some much need rainfall last week.
After 10 weeks of BELOW normal rainfall, the State received NEAR
normal amounts with Central and Bluegrass receiving ABOVE normal
amounts and West and East receiving BELOW normal amounts. As for
temperatures the beginning of the week started out with warm
temperatures but as the week progressed high temperatures dropped
to more comfortable levels with lows over the weekend dropping as
low as the 40s in some areas of the State.
Temperatures for the period averaged 66 degrees across the State
which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
78 in the West to 74 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL in the West to
NEAR NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 55
degrees in the West to 54 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 1
degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme highs were in the mid
80s with extreme lows in the low 40s. Corn growing degree day
accumulations since April 1st ranged from 159 ABOVE normal at
Covington and 200 ABOVE normal at Princeton.
Rainfall for the period totaled 1.06 inches statewide which was
NEAR NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.26
inches, Central 2.28 inches, Bluegrass 1.11 inches and East 0.58
inches, which was -0.84, +1.17, +0.09 and -0.43 inches
respectively from normal. By Kentucky station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.15 inches at Mayfield to a high of
4.04 inches at Louisville.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
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(Inches)
Bardstown 1.88 4.05 2.33 -1.70 -1.48
Berea 0.65 2.21 0.87 -4.07 -3.28
Bowling Gree 1.77 4.02 2.27 -2.37 -1.96
Bristol 0.60 2.43 0.95 -2.51 -2.34
Buckhorn Lak 0.53 2.84 1.06 -2.63 -2.54
Cape Girarde 0.18 2.88 1.35 -3.73 -3.04
Campbellsvil 1.25 3.63 1.56 -3.29 -2.99
Covington 1.35 2.93 1.89 -2.61 -1.78
Cumberland G 0.67 2.95 0.77 -3.15 -3.29
Dix Dam 1.28 2.97 1.58 -3.24 -2.52
Evansville 0.03 1.76 0.44 -4.25 -3.56
Glasgow 1.21 3.77 1.73 -2.90 -2.67
Grayson 0.53 2.01 0.86 -3.41 -2.74
Hardinsburg 2.47 4.19 2.83 -2.16 -1.37
Henderson 0.56 2.96 1.04 -3.21 -3.00
Huntington 0.38 1.90 0.71 -3.49 -2.88
Jackson 0.45 2.26 0.99 -3.72 -2.94
Lexington 1.31 2.45 1.54 -3.30 -2.27
London 0.52 2.33 0.63 -3.38 -3.12
Louisville 4.04 5.05 4.30 -1.12 +0.25
Mayfield 0.15 1.67 0.64 -5.48 -3.99
Nashville 0.99 3.42 1.33 -3.00 -2.90
Nolin Lake 2.32 4.28 2.76 -2.55 -1.80
Paducah 0.26 2.32 0.74 -4.76 -3.84
Princeton 0.40 2.56 0.91 -4.32 -3.57
Quicksand 0.57 2.78 1.19 -3.20 -2.74
Somerset 0.98 3.40 1.06 -3.08 -3.24
Spindletop 0.99 2.77 1.27 -2.98 -2.54
Williamstown 1.07 2.22 1.59 -3.78 -2.33
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 81 44 66.1 +1 114 625 +130
Berea 84 43 65.2 +2 109 641 +133
Bowling Gree 84 48 67.8 +3 125 672 +164
Bristol 81 49 63.9 +0 96 534 +82
Buckhorn Lak 83 47 64.4 +1 102 614 +162
Cape Girarde 84 45 65.5 -1 112 674 +153
Campbellsvil 84 44 66.1 +1 114 647 +139
Covington 83 43 64.2 +1 101 581 +159
Cumberland G 80 49 64.7 +1 102 612 +160
Dix Dam 81 44 65.7 +2 112 626 +131
Evansville 86 42 67.1 +0 123 667 +189
Glasgow 85 45 67.3 +3 121 669 +221
Grayson 84 45 64.3 +1 102 610 +201
Hardinsburg 84 45 66.8 +2 118 665 +157
Henderson 84 44 66.7 -0 120 680 +172
Huntington 85 45 64.1 +1 103 609 +157
Jackson 80 47 63.5 -0 95 616 +164
Lexington 83 44 66.0 +2 113 616 +194
London 78 46 62.4 -1 87 562 +110
Louisville 84 44 66.4 +2 116 662 +184
Mayfield 82 46 65.7 -1 110 636 +85
Nashville 81 51 68.0 +3 124 688 +137
Nolin Lake 84 47 67.4 +3 122 668 +173
Paducah 84 46 66.6 -0 116 690 +169
Princeton 84 48 68.4 +2 129 738 +200
Quicksand 84 47 64.4 +1 101 612 +160
Somerset 85 45 64.8 +1 104 614 +119
Spindletop 82 44 64.4 +1 102 582 +160
Williamstown 84 45 66.3 +3 115 629 +207
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn
Planted 93 85 63
Emerged 78 66 51
Soybeans
Planted 43 16 9
Burley Tobacco Set 19 14 9
Dark Tobacco Set 25 14 7
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn Emerged 1 9 28 51 11
Wheat 1 4 27 54 14
Pasture 6 24 38 29 3
Hay Crops 6 25 41 25 3
Tobacco Set 0 5 34 57 4
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending May 6, 2001
Issue
KY-CW1801
Agricultural Summary
Hot and very dry! Temperatures were 7 degrees above normal for
the first full week of May. Rainfall was also below normal across
the State this past week. Topsoil moisture, as of Friday, May 4
was rated 37 percent very short, 47 percent short, 16 percent
adequate. Subsoil moisture, was rated 28 percent very short, 49
percent short, 22 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. Days
suitable for fieldwork averaged 5.9 out of a possible 6 days.
Even though the dry weather made fieldwork possible many farmers
are slowing tobacco setting and crop seeding because of the lack
of rain.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: Plant size of tobacco in beds and greenhouses was 32
percent less than 2 inches, 42 percent 2 to 4 inches and 26
percent larger than 4 inches. Ninety eight percent of producers
indicated that there is an adequate supply of plants, while 2
percent estimate a short supply. Continued dryness in the eastern
part of the State has started to delay tobacco planting.
Conventional transplant beds are starting to show the effects of
the dry weather. As of Sunday May 6, 10 percent of the intended
burley tobacco has been set. Nine percent of dark tobacco has
been set.
CORN: Planting was generally well ahead of schedule with 88
percent of the intended acreage seeded as of Sunday, May 6,
compared to 72 percent last year and 52 percent for the five year
average. Corn emerged was reported at 66 percent compared to 47
percent last year and 36 percent for the five year average. The
emerged corn condition was rated 5 percent very poor, 9 percent
poor, 30 percent fair, 47 percent good and 9 percent excellent.
SMALL GRAINS & LEGUMES: About 85 percent of winter wheat was
headed or is heading compared to 74 percent last year and 52
percent for the five year average. As of Friday, May 4 wheat
condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 7 percent poor, 24
percent fair, 54 percent good and 14 percent excellent. The dry
conditions have limited any disease pressure.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Pasture condition was rated 9 percent very poor, 23 percent poor,
39 percent fair, 27 percent good and 2 percent excellent. Hay
condition was rated 10 percent very poor, 22 percent poor, 40
percent fair, 25 percent good, and 3 percent excellent. Both
pastures and hay fields are starting to show stress due to
inadequate rainfall.
Kentucky Weather SummaryABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Hot and Dry was the story last week with it being the 10th
consecutive week of limited rainfall except for the evening hours
on the last day of the time period when some areas of the State
did receive rainfall. There were also record or near record highs
in some areas of Kentucky adding problems to the dry conditions.
As of April 30th the Palmer Drought Severity Index had Western
Kentucky dropping to SEVERE hydrological drought conditions with
Central and Bluegrass falling deeper in the MODERATE hydrological
drought categories and East entering MODERATE drought conditions. The
Crop Moisture Index for the same time also indicated that for
agricultural purposes Kentucky has been dry enough to drop to the
category of topsoil moisture short and germination slow.
Temperatures for the period averaged 69 degrees across the State
which was 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
83 in the West to 83 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 11
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
56 degrees in the West to 53 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 4 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the
West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.09 inches statewide which was
0.96 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.19 inches, Central 0.04 inches, Bluegrass 0.05
inches and East 0.09 inches, which was 0.91, 1.05, 0.96 and 0.90
inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling
Green to a high of 0.25 inches at Quicksand.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
===============================================
(Inches)
Bardstown 0.21 2.17 0.88 -2.58 -2.83
Berea 0.06 1.56 0.82 -3.63 -3.23
Bowling Gree 0.00 2.25 1.28 -3.03 -2.84
Bristol 0.22 1.83 1.05 -2.22 -2.12
Buckhorn Lak 0.21 2.31 1.15 -2.24 -2.40
Cape Girarde 0.92 2.70 1.60 -2.73 -2.65
Campbellsvil 0.02 2.38 0.89 -3.36 -3.59
Covington 0.00 1.58 1.12 -3.00 -2.46
Cumberland G 0.00 2.28 1.56 -2.73 -2.36
Dix Dam 0.10 1.69 0.77 -3.45 -3.24
Evansville 0.01 1.73 0.78 -3.21 -3.09
Glasgow 0.03 2.56 1.18 -2.97 -3.14
Grayson 0.07 1.48 0.53 -2.97 -2.96
Hardinsburg 0.00 1.72 0.77 -3.53 -3.33
Henderson 0.00 2.40 0.88 -2.74 -3.12
Huntington 0.08 1.52 0.51 -2.90 -2.95
Jackson 0.12 1.81 1.02 -3.16 -2.85
Lexington 0.00 1.14 0.37 -3.61 -3.34
London 0.01 1.81 0.68 -2.93 -3.02
Louisville 0.00 1.01 0.40 -4.11 -3.60
Mayfield 0.00 1.52 0.79 -4.50 -3.88
Nashville 0.01 2.43 2.33 -2.88 -1.82
Nolin Lake 0.00 1.96 1.08 -3.63 -3.30
Paducah 0.19 2.06 0.80 -3.91 -3.83
Princeton 0.00 2.31 1.06 -3.45 -3.42
Quicksand 0.25 2.21 1.07 -2.76 -2.80
Somerset 0.01 2.42 0.67 -2.91 -3.50
Spindletop 0.12 1.78 0.69 -2.97 -3.02
Williamstown 0.00 1.15 0.99 -3.85 -2.91
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===============================================
| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 86 44 68.9 +6 133 511 +121
Berea 86 51 69.0 +8 131 532 +136
Bowling Gree 87 48 69.2 +7 133 547 +151
Bristol 86 44 66.9 +6 120 438 +84
Buckhorn Lak 86 38 67.6 +6 128 512 +158
Cape Girarde 85 48 69.9 +5 137 562 +160
Campbellsvil 87 50 69.4 +7 134 533 +137
Covington 86 45 69.4 +8 137 480 +156
Cumberland G 90 37 67.5 +6 126 510 +156
Dix Dam 87 47 69.4 +8 135 514 +124
Evansville 85 45 69.3 +5 135 544 +178
Glasgow 88 50 69.8 +7 135 548 +212
Grayson 87 47 69.3 +8 134 508 +190
Hardinsburg 86 47 70.1 +8 140 547 +151
Henderson 85 49 70.1 +5 140 560 +164
Huntington 87 45 68.7 +7 131 506 +152
Jackson 85 55 70.6 +9 142 521 +167
Lexington 89 45 70.0 +9 138 503 +179
London 85 50 67.1 +6 117 475 +121
Louisville 87 45 70.8 +8 146 546 +180
Mayfield 86 47 69.4 +5 135 526 +94
Nashville 85 54 70.4 +8 140 564 +132
Nolin Lake 87 47 69.4 +7 136 546 +156
Paducah 85 51 70.4 +6 141 574 +172
Princeton 86 42 70.1 +5 143 609 +183
Quicksand 85 38 67.6 +6 129 511 +157
Somerset 85 46 67.6 +6 123 510 +120
Spindletop 87 45 69.6 +8 138 480 +156
Williamstown 86 45 70.4 +9 143 514 +190
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn
Planted 88 72 52
Emerged 66 47 36
Soybeans
Planted 30 11 4
Wheat
Headed or Heading 85 74 52
Burley Tobacco Set 10 5 2
Dark Tobacco Set 9 2 1
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn Emerged 5 9 30 47 9
Wheat 1 7 24 54 14
Pasture 9 23 39 27 2
Hay Crops 10 22 40 25 3
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Release Date, Week Ending Date
Week ending April 29, 2001
Issue
KY-CW1601
Agricultural Summary
Most agricultural activities are ahead of schedule. The primary
concern now appears to be the lack of precipitation across the
State. The dry and cool weather has made working conditions very
favorable but the seeded fields need rain to spur germination.
Like last week there have been record low temperatures reported
but temperatures on average for the State moderated to near
normal. The eastern half of the State is especially dry, but the
whole State needs additional moisture. Topsoil moisture, as of
Friday, April 27 was rated 19 percent very short, 37 percent
short, 42 percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Subsoil
moisture, was rated 14 percent very short, 41 percent short, 43
percent adequate, and 2 percent surplus. Days suitable for
fieldwork averaged 5.6 out of a possible 6. Primary farming
activities included fertilization of pasturelands and field
preparation. Other activities reported included fence repair and
pesticide spraying for alfalfa weevils.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: Conventional tobacco beds are starting to suffer from
the dry conditions. Of the germinated tobacco, 50 percent of
tobacco transplants were less than 2 inches, 34 percent were from
2 to 4 inches, and 16 percent were larger than 4 inches. Only
about 1 percent of burley tobacco has been set in the field,
compared to 2 percent last year. Dark tobacco is just beginning
to be set in the fields.
CORN: Dry conditions across most of the State has accelerated the
planting of corn. The lack of soil moisture, however, might slow
germination in the following weeks. The percent of planting was
75 percent complete as of Sunday, April 29, compared to 55
percent last year and 42 percent for the five year average.
Planted corn emerged was 42 percent, compared to 22 percent last
year and 18 percent on average. The emerged corn condition was 5
percent poor, 31 percent fair, 54 percent good and 10 percent
excellent. There were several reports of emerged corn being
slowed by inadequate moisture.
SOYBEANS: Soybeans are also ahead of schedule with 7 percent
planted compared with 5 percent in 2000 and 2 percent for the
average.
SMALL GRAINS: There has been minimal damage to the wheat crop
this spring because of the weather, but cool temperatures have
slowed soil warm up and wheat growth. Wheat headed or heading was
30 percent as of Sunday, April 29, compared with 43 percent last
year and 28 percent for the five year average. As of Friday,
April 27 wheat condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 2
percent poor, 22 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 18 percent
excellent.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Pasture condition was rated as 3 percent very poor, 12 percent
poor, 39 percent fair, 40 percent good, and 6 percent excellent.
There have been widespread reports of alfalfa weevil all across
the State. The hay crop condition was rated 3 percent very poor,
13 percent poor, 34 percent fair, 42 percent good and 8 percent
excellent.
Kentucky Weather SummaryNEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Limited rainfall continued last week. It was the 9th consecutive
week with below normal rainfall for Kentucky. Since March 1st,
2001 the State has received only 58 percent of normal rainfall
compared to 89 percent last year and 77 percent for the same time
period in 1999. West and Bluegrass areas have only received 55
and 51 percent of normal rainfall, respectively since March 1st
of this year.
Low temperatures in the low to mid 30's at mid-week provided
scattered frost last week but were offset by high temperatures in
upper 70's and near 80 degrees. Temperatures for the period
averaged 60 degrees across the State which was NEAR NORMAL. High
temperatures averaged from 76 in the West to 74 in the East.
Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree
ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Low temperatures averaged from 47 degrees in the West to 44
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL
in the East.
Rainfall for the past week totaled 0.21 inches statewide which
was 0.77 inches BELOW NORMAL. Rainfall totals by climate
division, West 0.39 inches, Central 0.26 inches, Bluegrass 0.07
inches and East 0.11 inches, which was 0.68, 0.74, 0.87 and 0.81
inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, weekly rainfall
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a
high of 0.49 inches at Mayfield. The latest Palmer Drought
Severity Index indicated West, Central and Bluegrass areas had
returned to MODERATE hydrologic drought...East was in MILD
hydrologic drought.
Weather Information Table
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| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
===============================================
(Inches)
Bardstown 0.15 1.96 1.59 -1.79 -2.03
Berea 0.04 1.50 1.16 -2.62 -2.82
Bowling Gree 0.37 2.25 1.95 -1.93 -2.08
Bristol 0.03 1.61 1.22 -1.58 -1.86
Buckhorn Lak 0.22 2.10 1.65 -1.53 -1.85
Cape Girarde 0.25 1.78 1.77 -2.50 -2.36
Campbellsvil 0.19 2.36 1.95 -2.22 -2.47
Covington 0.09 1.58 1.27 -2.05 -2.23
Cumberland G 0.00 2.28 1.98 -1.66 -1.83
Dix Dam 0.07 1.59 1.21 -2.49 -2.73
Evansville 0.38 1.72 1.62 -2.17 -2.13
Glasgow 0.36 2.53 2.02 -1.87 -2.23
Grayson 0.05 1.41 0.99 -2.10 -2.40
Hardinsburg 0.26 1.72 1.55 -2.45 -2.47
Henderson 0.45 2.40 2.40 -1.72 -1.58
Huntington 0.02 1.44 1.03 -2.04 -2.33
Jackson 0.28 1.69 1.19 -2.27 -2.64
Lexington 0.03 1.14 0.72 -2.61 -2.90
London 0.06 1.80 1.54 -1.99 -2.12
Louisville 0.14 1.01 0.82 -3.08 -3.13
Mayfield 0.49 1.52 1.42 -3.36 -3.29
Nashville 0.33 2.42 2.35 -1.80 -1.73
Nolin Lake 0.31 1.96 1.69 -2.42 -2.54
Paducah 0.29 1.87 1.73 -2.97 -2.95
Princeton 0.49 2.31 2.24 -2.33 -2.24
Quicksand 0.26 1.96 1.48 -2.00 -2.35
Somerset 0.02 2.41 2.08 -1.80 -1.98
Spindletop 0.02 1.66 0.99 -2.09 -2.63
Williamstown 0.18 1.15 1.04 -2.86 -2.83
===============================================
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 80 36 60.6 +0 93 378 +88
Berea 83 33 59.7 +1 94 401 +111
Bowling Gree 83 36 60.5 +0 91 414 +124
Bristol 82 33 59.1 +0 85 318 +57
Buckhorn Lak 87 32 60.4 +1 93 384 +123
Cape Girarde 85 34 61.7 -1 99 425 +135
Campbellsvil 83 35 60.6 +0 95 399 +109
Covington 80 32 56.9 -2 73 343 +111
Cumberland G 85 34 61.2 +2 103 384 +123
Dix Dam 82 34 59.6 +1 88 379 +89
Evansville 82 37 60.6 -2 91 409 +148
Glasgow 83 35 60.2 -0 91 413 +181
Grayson 87 36 57.9 -1 78 374 +142
Hardinsburg 82 38 60.5 +0 90 407 +117
Henderson 83 37 60.9 -2 93 420 +130
Huntington 88 35 57.6 -1 76 375 +114
Jackson 85 41 60.2 +1 84 379 +118
Lexington 82 33 58.5 -0 82 365 +133
London 82 36 58.7 -0 81 358 +97
Louisville 83 37 60.5 +0 89 400 +139
Mayfield 85 36 60.4 -2 91 391 +72
Nashville 83 41 62.8 +3 96 424 +105
Nolin Lake 82 37 60.3 +0 90 410 +120
Paducah 86 37 62.6 +0 101 433 +143
Princeton 86 35 62.6 +0 105 466 +147
Quicksand 87 32 59.1 +0 89 382 +121
Somerset 81 33 59.8 +1 92 387 +97
Spindletop 79 35 57.6 -1 77 342 +110
Williamstown 81 37 59.1 +0 84 371 +139
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn
Planted 75 55 42
Emerged 42 22 18
Soybeans
Planted 7 5 2
Wheat
Headed or Heading 30 43 28
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn Emerged 0 5 31 54 10
Wheat 1 2 22 57 18
Pasture 3 12 39 40 6
Hay Crops 3 13 34 42 8
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Week ending April 22, 2001
Issue
KY-CW1601
Agricultural Summary
Most agricultural activities were affected by the weather last
week. The primary question is the amount of damage sustained by
the low temperatures. Low and record low temperatures were
experienced early last week but temperatures moderated later in
the week. Most of the State is in need of a long slow soaking
rain. Topsoil moisture, as of Friday, April 20 was rated 7
percent very short, 31 percent short 59 percent adequate, and 3
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture, was rated 8 percent very
short, 30 percent short, 59 percent adequate, and 3 percent
surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 5.0 out of a
possible 6. Primary farming activities included fertilization of
pasturelands and field preparation. Other activities reported
included fence repair and some renovation of hay fields.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: Seeding of float and conventional tobacco beds was
virtually complete by Sunday, April 22. Of the germinated
tobacco, 66 percent of tobacco transplants were less than 2
inches, 26 percent were from 2 to 4 inches, and 8 percent were
larger than 4 inches. Farmers will get 83 percent of their
tobacco transplants from greenhouses and float beds, with only 17
percent being raised in conventional tobacco beds. Last year 18
percent of transplants were raised in conventional beds.
CORN: Planting was delayed across most of the State as the cool
temperatures slowed soil warm up. Planted corn was slow to
germinate due to cool temperatures. Planted corn emerged was 16
percent, compared to 9 percent last year and 6 percent on
average. The emerged corn condition was 3 percent poor, 25
percent fair, 65 percent good and 7 percent excellent. The
percent of planting was 49 percent complete as of Sunday, April
22, compared to 43 percent last year and 30 percent for the five
year average. There were several reports of emerged corn being
slowed by inadequate moisture.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Soybeans were 2 percent seeded compared to 1 percent last year.
There has been minimal damage to the wheat crop this spring
because of the weather, but cool temperatures have slowed soil
warm up and wheat growth. Wheat headed or heading was 7 percent
as of Sunday, April 22, compared with 12 percent last year and 8
percent for the five year average. As of Friday, April 20 wheat
condition was rated as 1 percent very poor, 2 percent poor, 21
percent fair, 60 percent good, and 16 percent excellent. Pasture
condition was rated as 3 percent very poor, 11 percent poor, 32
percent fair, 48 percent good, and 6 percent excellent. The
average expected date of the first alfalfa cutting was reported
to be May 9th. There have been some reports of alfalfa weevil.
Reports indicate that the apple bloom could have been hurt by the
early week freeze. The strawberry crop was rated 4 percent very
poor, 13 percent poor, 32 percent fair, 44 percent good and 7
percent excellent.
Kentucky Weather SummaryBELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL:
The beginning of the workweek saw more winter-like temperatures
instead of spring temperatures with highs as much as 20 degrees
below normal in some areas of the State especially on Tuesday
when they only reached the 40s. This cold period also saw record
lows across many areas of Kentucky and freeze/frost warnings or
advisories for several nights. The end of the workweek improved
with temperatures gradually returning to normal levels and moving
into above normal temperatures over the weekend. Soil
temperatures at 4" under sod did drop to the upper 40s to 50s for
the first of the week but returned to upper 50s to low 60s by the
weekend. The April 14th Palmer Drought Severity Index has placed
West, Central, and Bluegrass regions in MODERATE hydrological
drought with East moving into MILD conditions. However, the Crop
Moisture Index showed adequate moisture for agricultural
purposes.
Temperatures for the period averaged 55 degrees across the State
which was 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
67 in the West to 65 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 42 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 1degree BELOW NORMAL in the
West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.12 inches statewide which was
0.86 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.01 inches, Central 0.12 inches, Bluegrass 0.23
inches and East 0.12 inches, which was 1.06, 0.89, 0.71 and 0.80
inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of TRACE amounts at
Paducah to a high of 0.45 inches at Covington.
Weather Information Table
===============================================
| | |
| Rainfall | Dev. From |
|=================|==============|
| Since Last| Norm Norm |
Weather |Last April Four| Since Last |
Station |Week 1 Wks.| Apr 1 4 Wks.|
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(Inches)
Bardstown 0.09 1.81 1.90 -1.04 -1.80
Berea 0.12 1.46 1.59 -1.66 -2.35
Bowling Gree 0.13 1.88 2.18 -1.29 -1.98
Bristol 0.10 1.58 3.86 -0.84 +0.72
Buckhorn Lak 0.10 1.88 2.03 -0.87 -1.56
Cape Girarde 0.00 1.53 2.31 -1.72 -1.91
Campbellsvil 0.10 2.17 2.26 -1.31 -2.17
Covington 0.45 1.49 1.62 -1.26 -1.95
Cumberland G 0.10 2.28 2.67 -0.71 -1.30
Dix Dam 0.13 1.52 1.65 -1.57 -2.29
Evansville 0.02 1.34 1.69 -1.61 -2.17
Glasgow 0.13 2.17 2.22 -1.17 -2.10
Grayson 0.21 1.36 1.42 -1.30 -1.93
Hardinsburg 0.10 1.46 1.63 -1.70 -2.42
Henderson 0.03 1.95 2.50 -1.17 -1.55
Huntington 0.23 1.42 1.45 -1.22 -1.88
Jackson 0.14 1.41 1.56 -1.60 -2.29
Lexington 0.20 1.11 1.31 -1.74 -2.39
London 0.04 1.74 1.96 -1.13 -1.77
Louisville 0.12 0.87 1.23 -2.23 -2.77
Mayfield 0.00 1.03 1.58 -2.67 -3.16
Nashville 0.00 2.09 2.09 -1.11 -2.06
Nolin Lake 0.13 1.65 1.72 -1.67 -2.42
Paducah 0.00 1.58 1.79 -2.09 -2.84
Princeton 0.02 1.82 2.42 -1.70 -2.06
Quicksand 0.11 1.70 1.76 -1.31 -2.09
Somerset 0.05 2.39 2.49 -0.80 -1.58
Spindletop 0.14 1.64 1.79 -1.21 -1.91
Williamstown 0.34 0.97 1.16 -2.07 -2.80
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| | Growing
| Air Temperature | Degree Days
|=================|===============
| Dev.| Since Dev.
Weather | Wkly. From|Last Apr Since
Station |Hi Lo Avg. Norm|Week 1 Apr 1
===============================================
(Degrees F)
Bardstown 80 27 52.6 -5 54 285 +65
Berea 82 27 54.7 -2 68 307 +87
Bowling Gree 83 32 55.9 -2 71 323 +103
Bristol 82 28 51.2 -5 51 233 +35
Buckhorn Lak 84 31 54.2 -2 64 291 +93
Cape Girarde 82 27 58.8 -1 85 326 +106
Campbellsvil 82 27 55.1 -3 69 304 +84
Covington 80 26 51.9 -5 57 270 +94
Cumberland G 85 27 53.8 -3 63 281 +83
Dix Dam 81 27 54.1 -2 62 291 +71
Evansville 82 26 55.6 -4 74 318 +120
Glasgow 82 27 55.9 -2 75 322 +146
Grayson 84 30 53.5 -3 63 296 +120
Hardinsburg 83 30 55.7 -2 70 317 +97
Henderson 83 28 57.2 -3 79 327 +107
Huntington 84 30 53.5 -3 64 299 +101
Jackson 84 28 53.6 -3 60 295 +97
Lexington 81 28 53.2 -3 57 283 +107
London 82 29 52.8 -4 57 277 +79
Louisville 83 30 54.6 -3 64 311 +113
Mayfield 82 30 54.9 -5 65 300 +58
Nashville 82 34 57.3 -1 73 328 +86
Nolin Lake 83 32 55.5 -2 70 320 +100
Paducah 82 29 58.1 -2 79 332 +112
Princeton 83 27 58.6 -1 88 361 +119
Quicksand 84 27 54.0 -2 67 293 +95
Somerset 82 27 54.5 -2 67 295 +75
Spindletop 80 27 52.6 -4 55 265 +89
Williamstown 80 27 53.4 -3 57 287 +111
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Corn
Planted 49 43 30
Emerged 16 9 6
Wheat
Headed or Heading 7 12 8
Soybeans 2 1 0
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Corn Emerged 0 3 25 65 7
Wheat 1 2 21 60 16
Pasture 3 11 32 48 6
Strawberries 4 13 32 44 7
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Release Date, Week Ending April 15, 2001
Issue
KY-CW1501
Agricultural Summary
The second week of April saw temperatures near or above record
highs across much of the State. Temperatures averaged 69 degrees,
14 degrees above normal. Rainfall totaled 0.48 inches statewide,
0.50 inches below normal allowing farmers favorable conditions
for fieldwork. Several days of high winds resulted in unfavorable
spraying conditions. Topsoil moisture, as of Friday, April 13 was
rated 4 percent very short, 20 percent short, 68 percent
adequate, and 8 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture, was rated 3
percent very short, 23 percent short, 68 percent adequate, and 6
percent surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 5.1 out of
a possible 6. Average soil temperature continued to rise into the
60s. Corn growers reported weather as being ideal for planting.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: Plant bed and greenhouse seeding was 85 percent complete
by Sunday, April 15. This was 6 percent behind last year and 3
percent behind average. Tobacco transplants had emerged on 55
percent of the seeded beds and flats, 11 percent behind last
year, but equal to the five year average. Condition of
transplants was 2 percent poor, 25 percent fair, 59 percent good,
and 14 percent excellent.
CORN: Warm temperatures last week had corn producers either
finishing preparations or starting to plant their crops. Corn
producers have seeded 24 percent of their acres, 2 percent below
last year and 8 percent above average.
SMALL GRAINS: Many producers reported that prospects look good
for this year's wheat crop. As of Sunday, April 15 wheat
condition was 1 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 62 percent good,
and 22 percent excellent. Barley was rated 2 percent poor, 53
percent fair, 34 percent good, and 11 percent excellent.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Pasture condition was rated 1 percent very poor, 12 percent poor,
30 percent fair, 49 percent good, and 8 percent excellent.
Pasture has grown considerably with the recent weather prompting
some producers to turn cattle out. The average height of alfalfa
as of Friday, April 13 was 8 inches. Only a few reports of
alfalfa weevil have been received.
Kentucky Weather SummaryABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Record breaking or near record highs were the story again last
week across much of the State with some areas reaching the upper
80s. Some severe thunderstorms also moved through portions of
Kentucky towards the end of the work week producing hail and
strong winds. Soil temperatures continued to increase into the
60s (4 inches under sod) across the State. Winds did cause some
problems last week creating unfavorable spraying conditions for
several days.
Temperatures for the period averaged 69 degrees across the State
which was 14 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged
from 79 in the West to 80 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 9 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 16
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
60 degrees in the West to 58 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 15 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the
West to 15 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.48 inches statewide which was
0.50 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.39 inches, Central 0.51 inches, Bluegrass 0.45
inches and East 0.57 inches, which was 0.68, 0.49, 0.49 and 0.35
inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at
Lexington to a high of 1.46 inches at Cumberland Gap.
Weather Information Table
=========================================
| Precipitation|Deviation|
|==============| From |
| Since| Normal |
Weather | Last Jan | Since |
Station | Week 1 | Jan 1 |
=========================================
(I n c h e s)
Bardstown 0.43 10.41 -2.00
Berea 0.60 11.20 -0.98
Bowling Green 0.78 10.85 -4.36
Bristol 0.70 13.13 +1.11
Buckhorn Lake 0.62 11.07 -2.28
Cape Girardeau 0.43 9.61 -3.86
Campbellsville 0.58 11.83 -3.07
Covington 0.58 5.04 -6.35
Cumberland Gap 1.46 13.65 -1.77
Dix Dam 0.47 10.83 -2.00
Evansville 0.37 8.09 -4.41
Glasgow 0.66 10.99 -4.39
Grayson 0.20 8.03 -2.94
Hardinsburg 0.41 8.90 -5.22
Henderson 0.40 7.68 -5.33
Huntington 0.18 7.65 -3.26
Jackson 0.48 9.67 -3.61
Lexington 0.14 9.04 -3.37
London 0.57 11.69 -1.77
Louisville 0.14 8.48 -4.46
Mayfield 0.30 7.40 -8.91
Nashville 1.99 16.30 +1.85
Nolin Lake 0.64 9.89 -4.40
Paducah 0.32 9.57 -5.03
Princeton 0.55 11.20 -4.37
Quicksand 0.45 11.52 -1.76
Somerset 0.59 14.64 +0.38
Spindletop 0.41 8.35 -4.06
Williamstown 0.47 6.88 -5.21
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| T e m p e r a t u r e s |Air Temp.
|============================|
| S o i l A i r |Deviation
Weather |4 In. Grass Wkly.| From
Station |High Low High Low Avg.| Normal
=======================================================
(D e g r e e s F a h r e n h e i t)
Bardstown 67 61 82 47 68.8 +13
Berea 67 61 86 43 70.4 +16
Bowling Green -- -- 87 47 70.2 +15
Bristol -- -- 86 46 65.4 +12
Buckhorn Lake -- -- 87 48 69.0 +15
Cape Girardeau -- -- 84 47 68.9 +11
Campbellsville 63 57 85 44 69.5 +14
Covington -- -- 85 40 65.9 +12
Cumberland Gap 73 55 89 45 68.4 +15
Dix Dam -- -- 84 45 68.9 +15
Evansville -- -- 84 47 69.0 +11
Glasgow 61 56 89 45 70.6 +15
Grayson 66 60 86 44 69.4 +16
Hardinsburg 66 60 84 46 69.4 +14
Henderson 66 58 85 46 69.6 +12
Huntington -- -- 87 43 69.5 +16
Jackson -- -- 88 49 70.4 +16
Lexington -- -- 84 44 68.3 +14
London -- -- 86 46 68.1 +14
Louisville -- -- 85 46 69.5 +14
Mayfield 66 60 85 46 69.0 +11
Nashville -- -- 88 51 69.9 +15
Nolin Lake -- -- 86 47 69.6 +14
Paducah 63 59 87 51 70.1 +12
Princeton 74 60 86 49 71.7 +14
Quicksand 66 58 88 49 68.6 +15
Somerset 65 57 84 45 69.2 +15
Spindletop 65 56 82 44 66.5 +13
Williamstown 67 59 84 42 68.2 +14
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Tobacco Transplants
Seeded 85 91 88
Emerged 55 66 55
Corn Planted 24 26 16
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Wheat 0 1 15 62 22
Barley 0 2 53 34 11
Pasture 1 12 30 49 8
Tobacco Transplants 0 2 25 59 14
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Release Date, Week Ending April 8, 2001
Issue
KY-CW1401
Agricultural Summary
The first week of April saw above normal temperatures across the
State. Temperatures averaged 63 degrees, 10 degrees above normal.
Rainfall continued to be below normal with north central areas
being the driest. Topsoil moisture, as of Friday, April 6 was
rated 1 percent very short, 6 percent short, 73 percent adequate,
and 20 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture, was rated 1 percent
very short, 12 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 15 percent
surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 3.4 out of a
possible 6 days. Farmers continued to seed traditional and
greenhouse tobacco beds with some transplants beginning to
emerge. Some farmers reported starting work in the fields as
moisture levels permitted. Average soil temperature reached 60
degrees, suitable for corn and sorghum development.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: Plant bed and greenhouse seeding was 71 percent complete
by Sunday, April 8. This was 12 percent behind last year and 3
percent behind average. Tobacco transplants had emerged on 35
percent of the seeded beds and flats, 10 percent behind last
year, but 13 percent ahead of average.
SMALL GRAINS: Cool temperatures during March may have delayed the
wheat crop enough to protect it from freezing temperatures late
in the month. Producers reported that it is still too early to
tell if the crop was effected. Farmers report average wheat
height at 9 inches. As of Sunday, April 8 winter wheat condition
was 2 percent poor, 15 percent fair, 57 percent good, and 26
percent excellent. Barley was rated 5 percent poor, 33 percent
fair, 47 percent good, and 15 percent excellent.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Corn producers have seeded 5 percent of their acres, equal to
average, but well behind last year's 11 percent. Fruit trees were
reported at 45% blooming or in bloom, well behind last year's 67
percent, but ahead of the 31 percent average. Some early blooming
plums and peaches may have been hurt by the late March freeze,
but most fruit were not effected. Pasture condition was rated 3
percent very poor, 14 percent poor, 32 percent fair, 45 percent
good, and 6 percent excellent. Pasture growth was behind normal,
but appears to show enough growth to supply cattle with needed
feed.
Kentucky Weather SummaryABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Summer-like heat was the story last week with temperatures
reaching the mid to upper 80s by the weekend which was near or
breaking record highs. Lows were also warm for early April with
some areas breaking warmest low temperature records.
Thunderstorms also moved through Western and Northern portions of
Kentucky last week with the Paducah area being hit several days
in a row. The rest of the state did receive some rain showers at
the beginning of the week which interrupted field activities. The
warm air temperatures helped soil temperatures to increase to
around 60 at 4" under sod by the end of the week.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 63 degrees across the
State which was 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures
averaged from 74 in the West to 72 in the East. Departure from
normal high temperatures ranged from 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in
the West to 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures
averaged from 56 degrees in the West to 49 degrees in the East.
Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 14 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Rainfall for the past week totaled 0.70 inches statewide which
was 0.29 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 1.07 inches, Central 0.71 inches, Bluegrass 0.32
inches and East 0.69 inches, which was 0.01, 0.29, 0.62 and 0.23
inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.05 inches at
Williamstown to a high of 1.52 inches at Henderson.
Weather Information Table
=========================================
| Precipitation|Deviation|
|==============| From |
| Since| Normal |
Weather | Last Jan | Since |
Station | Week 1 | Jan 1 |
=========================================
(I n c h e s)
Bardstown 0.92 9.98 -1.52
Berea 0.40 10.60 -0.59
Bowling Green 0.67 10.07 -4.13
Bristol 0.39 12.43 +1.18
Buckhorn Lake 0.71 10.45 -2.02
Cape Girardeau 1.09 9.18 -3.25
Campbellsville 1.08 11.25 -2.54
Covington 0.15 4.46 -6.06
Cumberland Gap 0.42 12.19 -2.28
Dix Dam 0.54 10.36 -1.49
Evansville 0.85 7.72 -3.84
Glasgow 0.87 10.33 -3.99
Grayson 0.53 7.83 -2.30
Hardinsburg 0.78 8.49 -4.63
Henderson 1.52 7.28 -4.74
Huntington 0.60 7.47 -2.60
Jackson 0.29 9.19 -3.13
Lexington 0.35 8.90 -2.60
London 0.87 11.12 -1.43
Louisville 0.42 8.34 -3.61
Mayfield 0.63 7.10 -8.03
Nashville 0.03 14.31 +0.88
Nolin Lake 0.61 9.25 -3.98
Paducah 1.12 9.25 -4.18
Princeton 1.18 10.65 -3.80
Quicksand 0.66 11.07 -1.25
Somerset 1.42 14.05 +0.80
Spindletop 0.42 7.94 -3.56
Williamstown 0.05 6.41 -4.71
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| T e m p e r a t u r e s |Air Temp.
|============================|
| S o i l A i r |Deviation
Weather |4 In. Grass Wkly.| From
Station |High Low High Low Avg.| Normal
=======================================================
(D e g r e e s F a h r e n h e i t)
Bardstown 60 47 83 36 62.6 +10
Berea 64 45 84 30 61.3 +10
Bowling Green -- -- 88 43 65.2 +12
Bristol -- -- 81 27 58.2 +7
Buckhorn Lake -- -- 87 29 60.6 +9
Cape Girardeau -- -- 81 46 65.2 +10
Campbellsville 60 45 85 36 62.3 +10
Covington -- -- 85 27 60.8 +10
Cumberland Gap 70 49 86 29 60.6 +9
Dix Dam -- -- 83 33 61.8 +11
Evansville -- -- 84 45 64.9 +10
Glasgow 57 45 86 38 63.3 +11
Grayson 63 47 86 30 60.7 +9
Hardinsburg 62 49 86 41 64.6 +12
Henderson 64 51 84 42 64.7 +10
Huntington -- -- 86 29 60.4 +9
Jackson -- -- 87 32 61.6 +10
Lexington -- -- 84 34 61.7 +10
London -- -- 86 31 61.4 +10
Louisville -- -- 86 39 63.9 +11
Mayfield 63 47 84 36 62.6 +8
Nashville -- -- 83 43 66.4 +14
Nolin Lake -- -- 87 42 64.9 +12
Paducah 60 43 85 44 65.9 +11
Princeton 67 50 86 46 66.7 +12
Quicksand 63 44 87 29 60.6 +9
Somerset 64 44 86 33 61.6 +10
Spindletop 63 42 82 34 60.7 +9
Williamstown 63 44 85 33 61.4 +10
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Tobacco Transplants
Seeded 71 83 74
Emerged 35 45 22
Corn Planted 5 11 5
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Wheat 0 2 15 57 26
Barley 0 5 33 47 15
Pasture 3 14 32 45 6
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Release Date, Week Ending Sunday April 1, 2001
Issue
KY-CW1301
Agricultural Summary
AGRICULTURAL NEWS: The last week of March continued with below
normal temperatures. Average temperatures were 8 degrees below
normal at 42 degrees, with cooler temperatures and below normal
rainfall. Topsoil moisture, as of Friday, March 30 was rated 1
percent very short, 12 percent short, 77 percent adequate, and 10
percent surplus. Subsoil moisture, was rated 1 percent very
short, 20 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 7 percent
surplus. Days suitable for fieldwork averaged 3.9 out of a
possible 6 days. Farmers were starting to seed traditional and
greenhouse tobacco beds while completing fertilization of winter
wheat. Approximately 30 percent of plowing and field preparation
for planting is reported as completed. Farmers also reported
repairing fences and general repairs to machinery as current
activities.
Field Crops Report
TOBACCO: Plant bed and greenhouse seeding was 47 percent complete
by Sunday, April 1. This was 18 percent behind last year.
Kentucky burley gross sales through March totaled 216.8 million
pounds and averaged $198.43 per hundred pounds.
Livestock, Pasture and Range Report
Snow cover during extreme cold periods helped keep Kentucky's
winter wheat crop in mostly good condition. Producers reported 4
percent of the wheat lost due to winter kill. As of Sunday, April
1 winter wheat condition was 1 percent very poor, 4 percent poor,
23 percent fair, 52 percent good, 15 percent excellent. Barley
acreage lost to winter kill was reported at 3 percent. Barley was
rated 3 percent poor, 24 percent fair, 58 percent good, and 15
percent excellent. Losses to alfalfa and red clover were 6
percent and 7 percent respectively.
Pasture condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 19 percent poor,
36 percent fair, 38 percent good, and 5 percent excellent. Only
20 percent of the current roughage requirements are being met
from pastures. Some 88 percent of the state's farms with
livestock are still using winter feed. Hay supplies are being
reported as adequate with cattle and calf loss low.
Kentucky Weather SummaryBELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION:
Below normal temperatures continued to be the story last week
with several days of rain showers that produced below normal
amounts of rain for this time of year in Kentucky. Soil
temperatures were also cool with temperatures in the 40s for 4"
under sod across the State. These cool air and soil temperatures
and cloudy days have hampered farmers efforts to get into their
fields and kept plants such as flowers or trees from blooming.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the State
which was 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
52 in the West to 51 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 13 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 8
degrees BELOW 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 8 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the
West to 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.53 inches
statewide which was 0.49 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation
totals by climate division, West 0.59 inches, Central 0.47
inches, Bluegrass 0.53 inches and East 0.54 inches, which was
0.52, 0.57, 0.46 and 0.42 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By
Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.30
inches at Williamstown to a high of 0.82 inches at Spindletop.
Weather Information Table
=========================================
| Precipitation|Deviation|
|==============| From |
| Since| Normal |
Weather | Last Jan | Since |
Station | Week 1 | Jan 1 |
=========================================
(I n c h e s)
Bardstown 0.46 9.06 -1.54
Berea 0.47 10.20 +0.01
Bowling Green 0.60 9.40 -3.79
Bristol 2.67 12.04 +1.56
Buckhorn Lake 0.60 9.74 -1.86
Cape Girardeau 0.79 8.09 -3.31
Campbellsville 0.50 10.17 -2.52
Covington 0.44 4.31 -5.33
Cumberland Gap 0.69 11.77 -1.75
Dix Dam 0.51 9.82 -1.04
Evansville 0.45 6.87 -3.75
Glasgow 0.56 9.46 -3.80
Grayson 0.48 7.30 -1.98
Hardinsburg 0.34 7.71 -4.40
Henderson 0.55 5.76 -5.26
Huntington 0.44 6.87 -2.36
Jackson 0.65 8.90 -2.47
Lexington 0.62 8.55 -2.05
London 0.48 10.25 -1.38
Louisville 0.55 7.92 -3.04
Mayfield 0.65 6.47 -7.48
Nashville 0.07 14.28 +1.87
Nolin Lake 0.34 8.64 -3.53
Paducah 0.35 8.13 -4.13
Princeton 0.77 9.47 -3.86
Quicksand 0.54 10.41 -0.96
Somerset 0.43 12.63 +0.40
Spindletop 0.82 7.52 -3.08
Williamstown 0.30 6.36 -3.79
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| T e m p e r a t u r e s |Air Temp.
|============================|
| S o i l A i r |Deviation
Weather |4 In. Grass Wkly.| From
Station |High Low High Low Avg.| Normal
=======================================================
(D e g r e e s F a h r e n h e i t)
Bardstown 50 41 58 18 41.0 -9
Berea 54 40 64 18 41.8 -7
Bowling Green -- -- 59 20 42.7 -7
Bristol -- -- 56 19 41.4 -7
Buckhorn Lake -- -- 60 22 42.4 -6
Cape Girardeau -- -- 57 15 41.4 -11
Campbellsville 52 41 60 18 42.4 -8
Covington -- -- 57 16 39.2 -9
Cumberland Gap 56 45 58 19 43.1 -6
Dix Dam -- -- 60 19 41.2 -7
Evansville -- -- 59 20 41.5 -11
Glasgow 52 42 59 18 42.6 -8
Grayson 52 42 56 20 41.0 -8
Hardinsburg 51 43 57 20 41.9 -8
Henderson 54 42 56 18 41.6 -11
Huntington -- -- 60 19 41.2 -7
Jackson -- -- 61 21 42.2 -6
Lexington -- -- 58 19 40.5 -8
London -- -- 56 20 40.8 -8
Louisville -- -- 57 21 41.3 -9
Mayfield 52 42 56 20 41.6 -11
Nashville -- -- 57 25 44.4 -6
Nolin Lake -- -- 58 20 42.7 -7
Paducah 47 43 57 19 42.1 -10
Princeton 52 42 57 18 42.9 -10
Quicksand 55 44 61 23 42.1 -7
Somerset 52 41 60 17 42.5 -6
Spindletop 48 36 56 19 39.8 -9
Williamstown 53 38 57 17 40.1 -9
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Crop Progress Table
This Prev. 5-Yr.
Week Yr. Avg.
Tobacco Beds Seeded 47 56 30
Crop Condition Table
Very
Poor Poor Fair Good Exc.
Wheat 1 4 23 52 20
Barley 0 3 24 58 15
Pasture 2 19 36 38 5
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For March 19 to March 25, 2001
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION:
Kentucky received several rain showers last week which kept farmers out of
the fields during the warm temperatures. On the official first day of Spring,
some areas of Central and Eastern Kentucky did receive some snow flakes
mixed in with the rain showers. Temperatures turned cold over the weekend
with the passage of a cold front associated with a Canadian low. Despite the up
and down air temperatures, soil temps are gradually beginning to warm up across
the state with temperatures in the 40s and 50s.
Temperatures for the period averaged 44 degrees across the state which was
4 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 55 in the
West to 53 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from
7 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in
the East. Low temperatures averaged from 34 degrees in the West to 33 degrees
in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 3 degrees
BELOW NORMAL in the West to 3 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. eq.) for the period totaled 0.54 inches statewide which was 0.50
inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.07 inches,
Central 0.44 inches, Bluegrass 0.90 inches and East 0.73 inches, which was 1.05, 0.62,
0.10 and 0.23 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.04 inches at Paducah to a high of 1.54 inches at Somerset.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For March 12 to March 18, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL:
Most of Kentucky received rain last week with a few days of scattered rain showers.
Temperatures fluctuated during the week from NEAR NORMAL highs in the mid 50s
to BELOW NORMAL highs over the weekend in the 40s, but with the sunshine on the
weekend things began to dry out.
Temperatures for the period averaged 46 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 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL
in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
38 degrees in the West to 38 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature
ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL
in the East.
Rainfall for the period totaled 0.84 inches statewide which was 0.20 inches BELOW
NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.08 inches, Central 0.71 inches,
Bluegrass 0.60 inches and East 0.95 inches, which was 0.04, 0.34, 0.39 and 0.01 inches
respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from
a low of 0.39 inches at Spindletop to a high of 1.21 inches at Paducah.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For March 5 to March 11, 2001
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITAION:
Colder than normal temperatures were the story for most of the week. High
temperatures did not crawl out of the upper 30s to low 40s for several days,
which was about 10 to 15 degrees below normal. There was some precipitation
in parts of the state ranging from rain to freezing rain to snow. The good news
was that there was little snow accumulation due to the warm ground temperatures.
At the end of the week temperatures gradually crawled back up to normal or slightly
above normal with highs in the 60s across the state on Sunday.
Temperatures for the period averaged 37 degrees across the state which was 5
degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 51 in the West to
48 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 7 degrees
BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East. Low
temperatures averaged from 26 degrees in the West to 26 degrees in the East.
Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 7degrees BELOW NORMAL
in the West to 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.07 inches statewide which was 0.96
inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.00 inches,
Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.04 inches and East 0.24 inches, which was 1.12, 1.04,
0.95 and 0.72 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By Kentucky station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bowling Green to a high of 0.47 inches at
Quicksand.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For February 26 to March 4, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIP:
The beginning of the week saw seasonal temperatures but as the week progressed
Kentucky began to experience slightly, below average temperatures with the beginning
of the week starting in the 50s and ending Sunday with highs in the 40s. As for rainfall
there was a few showers on Wednesday, but the real story was over the weekend where
many areas of the state received over an inch of rain with the largest amount of
1.27 inches in Bardstown.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 1 degree
ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 53 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 34 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE
NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.92 inches statewide which was
0.05 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.83 inches,
Central 1.22 inches, Bluegrass 0.95 inches and East 0.68 inches, which was -0.21, +0.21,
+0.06 and -0.25 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.38 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 1.42 inches at Bardstown.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For February 19 to February 25, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION:
The beginning of the work week saw slightly above normal temperatures with the
middle of the week having normal temperatures in the upper 30s to 40s. The weekend
was a different story with extremely warm temperatures for the end of February, rain
showers with some thunderstorms, and strong winds. There was a reported wind gust as
high as 48 mph along with high temperatures in the upper 60s across the state, which
is warm for this time of year.
Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 57 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 35 degrees
in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from
6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.00 inches statewide which was 0.12 inches
ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.13 inches, Central
1.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.73 inches and East 1.04 inches, which was +0.19, +0.14, -0.03
and +0.17 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged
from a low of 0.22 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.87 inches at Paducah.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For February 12 to February 18, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Rain was the story last week with three straight days of fairly constant rainfall
falling on most of the Bluegrass state. Rainfall totals ranged from 0.55 in
Covington to 3.81 inches in Somerset. The rainfall was good news for the
Western section of the state which had slipped into a MILD hydrologic drought
according to the February 10th Palmer Drought Index. The rest of the work
week saw warm temperatures and sunny days.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was
6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 46 in the
West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL
in theEast. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 38 degrees
in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.20 inches statewide which was
1.31 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
2.00 inches, Central 2.32 inches, Bluegrass 1.88 inches and East 2.59 inches,
which was 1.06, 1.37, 1.12 and 1.72 inches ABOVE NORMAL respectively.
By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.55 inches at
Covington to a high of 3.81 inches at Somerset.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Feb 5 - 11, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION:
Temperatures for the past week averaged 45 degrees across the state
which was 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 6 degrees warmer than the previous
week. Near-record to record highs occurred at the end of the workweek
with many locations breaking high temperature records set back in the
late 1800's and 1930's. A 40 degree temperature change occurred from
Friday's high temperature to Saturday's low temperature. High temperatures
averaged from 55 in the West to 56 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 36
degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal
low temperature ranged from 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in
the low 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper teens to
low 20's.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.58 inches statewide
which was 0.30 inches BELOW NORMAL. No significant snowfall occurred.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.61 inches, Central 0.60
inches, Bluegrass 0.71 inches and East 0.41 inches, which was 0.34, 0.35,
0.05 and 0.46 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of
1.02 inches at Williamstown. Since Jan. 1st, all locations were reporting
BELOW NORMAL rainfall departures of 1 to 3 inches with some Southern
locations reporting 3 to 4 inches BELOW NORMAL. The state as a whole
was 2.24 inches BELOW NORMAL for the year.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION:
Temperatures for the past week averaged 39 degrees across the state
which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL...eight (8) degrees warmer than the
previous week. High temperatures averaged from 48 in the West to 50
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 30 degrees in the West to 30
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperatures ranged
from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in
the East. Extreme high temperatures ranged in the low to mid 60's and
extreme low temperatures were in the low teens.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.53 inches statewide
which was 0.28 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.68 inches, Central 0.56 inches, Bluegrass 0.49 inches
and East 0.38 inches, which was 0.17, 0.31, 0.21 and 0.44 inches respectively
BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of
0.12 inches at Lexington (UK Spindletop Research Farm) to a high of
0.73 inches at Williamstown. Since Jan. 1, 2001 rainfall departure
from normal ranges from 3 inches BELOW NORMAL in Western KY, 2 inches
BELOW NORMAL in Central KY, and NEAR NORMAL in Eastern, KY.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 22 to 28, 2001
Temperatures for the period averaged 31 degrees across the state which was 1
degree BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 41 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL
in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 23 degrees in the West to 21 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.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was
0.70 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.04
inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.02 inches and East 0.01 inches, which
was 0.68, 0.74, 0.60 and 0.76 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of
0.11 inches at Evansville.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Jan. 15 to 21, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION:
Seasonal temperatures and snowfall occurred during the past week
as a mid-winter snowstorm provided 1 to 2 inches of snow in Western
locations, 2 to 4 inches of snow across Central and East, and 4 to
6 in some North and East locations.
Temperatures for the week averaged 33 degrees across the state
which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
39 in the West to 40 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to +1
degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 26
degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the
West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.05 inches
statewide which was 0.33 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals
by climate division, West 0.30 inches, Central 1.04 inches, Bluegrass
0.82 inches and East 2.03 inches, which was -0.42, +0.28, +0.19 and
+1.26 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high
of 2.91 inches at Cumberland Gap.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Jan. 8 to 14, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION:
Mild temperatures compared to the previous month have finally melted
the snowcover in Kentucky and provided a January thaw.
Temperatures for the period averaged 33 degrees across the state
which was 2 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
40 in the West to 42 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
25 degrees in the West to 25 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 2
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide
which was 0.62 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.12 inches, Central 0.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches
and East 0.10 inches, which was 0.60, 0.66, 0.55 and 0.67 inches
respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged
from a low of 0.02 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.24 inches
at Somerset.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For Jan. 01 to Jan 07, 2001
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION:
The new year started out very cold and dry. Low temperatures were
near zero. But the first full weekend of 2001 received a break in
the cold with temperatures rebounding into the upper 40's and some
locations hitting the low 50's. Also...while drought conditions
have ended, the first week of 2001 was very dry.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 28 degrees across the state
which was 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 36
in the West to 36 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL
in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 16 degrees in the West to
21 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 10 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in
the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.05 inches statewide
which was 0.67 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches
and East 0.04 inches, which was 0.70, 0.70, 0.56 and 0.73 inches
respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from
a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 0.23 inches at Berea.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For February 26 to March 4, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIP:
The beginning of the week saw seasonal temperatures but as the week progressed
Kentucky began to experience slightly, below average temperatures with the beginning
of the week starting in the 50s and ending Sunday with highs in the 40s. As for rainfall
there was a few showers on Wednesday, but the real story was over the weekend where
many areas of the state received over an inch of rain with the largest amount of
1.27 inches in Bardstown.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was 1 degree
ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 50 in the West to 53 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 34 degrees in the West to 34 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low
temperature ranged from 3 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE
NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.92 inches statewide which was
0.05 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.83 inches,
Central 1.22 inches, Bluegrass 0.95 inches and East 0.68 inches, which was -0.21, +0.21,
+0.06 and -0.25 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals
ranged from a low of 0.38 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of 1.42 inches at Bardstown.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For February 19 to February 25, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION:
The beginning of the work week saw slightly above normal temperatures with the
middle of the week having normal temperatures in the upper 30s to 40s. The weekend
was a different story with extremely warm temperatures for the end of February, rain
showers with some thunderstorms, and strong winds. There was a reported wind gust as
high as 48 mph along with high temperatures in the upper 60s across the state, which
is warm for this time of year.
Temperatures for the period averaged 45 degrees across the state which was 6 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 53 in the West to 57 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 35 degrees
in the West to 35 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from
6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 8 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.00 inches statewide which was 0.12 inches
ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.13 inches, Central
1.10 inches, Bluegrass 0.73 inches and East 1.04 inches, which was +0.19, +0.14, -0.03
and +0.17 inches respectively from normal. By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged
from a low of 0.22 inches at Henderson to a high of 1.87 inches at Paducah.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For February 12 to February 18, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL:
Rain was the story last week with three straight days of fairly constant rainfall
falling on most of the Bluegrass state. Rainfall totals ranged from 0.55 in
Covington to 3.81 inches in Somerset. The rainfall was good news for the
Western section of the state which had slipped into a MILD hydrologic drought
according to the February 10th Palmer Drought Index. The rest of the work
week saw warm temperatures and sunny days.
Temperatures for the period averaged 42 degrees across the state which was
6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 46 in the
West to 49 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged
from 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL
in theEast. Low temperatures averaged from 35 degrees in the West to 38 degrees
in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees
ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 13 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 2.20 inches statewide which was
1.31 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West
2.00 inches, Central 2.32 inches, Bluegrass 1.88 inches and East 2.59 inches,
which was 1.06, 1.37, 1.12 and 1.72 inches ABOVE NORMAL respectively.
By Kentucky station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.55 inches at
Covington to a high of 3.81 inches at Somerset.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Feb 5 - 11, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION:
Temperatures for the past week averaged 45 degrees across the state
which was 11 degrees ABOVE NORMAL and 6 degrees warmer than the previous
week. Near-record to record highs occurred at the end of the workweek
with many locations breaking high temperature records set back in the
late 1800's and 1930's. A 40 degree temperature change occurred from
Friday's high temperature to Saturday's low temperature. High temperatures
averaged from 55 in the West to 56 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 36
degrees in the West to 33 degrees in the East. Departure from normal
low temperature ranged from 10 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 9
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Extreme high temperatures were in
the low 70's and extreme low temperatures were in the upper teens to
low 20's.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the week totaled 0.58 inches statewide
which was 0.30 inches BELOW NORMAL. No significant snowfall occurred.
Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.61 inches, Central 0.60
inches, Bluegrass 0.71 inches and East 0.41 inches, which was 0.34, 0.35,
0.05 and 0.46 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, rainfall
totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Cumberland Gap to a high of
1.02 inches at Williamstown. Since Jan. 1st, all locations were reporting
BELOW NORMAL rainfall departures of 1 to 3 inches with some Southern
locations reporting 3 to 4 inches BELOW NORMAL. The state as a whole
was 2.24 inches BELOW NORMAL for the year.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION:
Temperatures for the past week averaged 39 degrees across the state
which was 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL...eight (8) degrees warmer than the
previous week. High temperatures averaged from 48 in the West to 50
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 30 degrees in the West to 30
degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperatures ranged
from 5 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the West to 7 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in
the East. Extreme high temperatures ranged in the low to mid 60's and
extreme low temperatures were in the low teens.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.53 inches statewide
which was 0.28 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.68 inches, Central 0.56 inches, Bluegrass 0.49 inches
and East 0.38 inches, which was 0.17, 0.31, 0.21 and 0.44 inches respectively
BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of
0.12 inches at Lexington (UK Spindletop Research Farm) to a high of
0.73 inches at Williamstown. Since Jan. 1, 2001 rainfall departure
from normal ranges from 3 inches BELOW NORMAL in Western KY, 2 inches
BELOW NORMAL in Central KY, and NEAR NORMAL in Eastern, KY.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period January 22 to 28, 2001
Temperatures for the period averaged 31 degrees across the state which was 1
degree BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 44 in the West to 41 in the
East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 1 degree BELOW NORMAL
in the West to 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged
from 23 degrees in the West to 21 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.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.02 inches statewide which was
0.70 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.04
inches, Central 0.02 inches, Bluegrass 0.02 inches and East 0.01 inches, which
was 0.68, 0.74, 0.60 and 0.76 inches respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station,
precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of
0.11 inches at Evansville.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Jan. 15 to 21, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION:
Seasonal temperatures and snowfall occurred during the past week
as a mid-winter snowstorm provided 1 to 2 inches of snow in Western
locations, 2 to 4 inches of snow across Central and East, and 4 to
6 in some North and East locations.
Temperatures for the week averaged 33 degrees across the state
which was 1 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
39 in the West to 40 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 5 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to +1
degree ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 26
degrees in the West to 29 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from 2 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the
West to 6 degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.05 inches
statewide which was 0.33 inches ABOVE NORMAL. Precipitation totals
by climate division, West 0.30 inches, Central 1.04 inches, Bluegrass
0.82 inches and East 2.03 inches, which was -0.42, +0.28, +0.19 and
+1.26 inches respectively from normal. By station, precipitation
totals ranged from a low of 0.14 inches at Cape Girardeau to a high
of 2.91 inches at Cumberland Gap.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For the Period Jan. 8 to 14, 2001
ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION:
Mild temperatures compared to the previous month have finally melted
the snowcover in Kentucky and provided a January thaw.
Temperatures for the period averaged 33 degrees across the state
which was 2 degree ABOVE NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from
40 in the West to 42 in the East. Departure from normal high
temperatures ranged from 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 4
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East. Low temperatures averaged from
25 degrees in the West to 25 degrees in the East. Departure from
normal low temperature ranged from NEAR NORMAL in the West to 2
degrees ABOVE NORMAL in the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.10 inches statewide
which was 0.62 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.12 inches, Central 0.11 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches
and East 0.10 inches, which was 0.60, 0.66, 0.55 and 0.67 inches
respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged
from a low of 0.02 inches at Mayfield to a high of 0.24 inches
at Somerset.
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Kentucky Weather Summary: For Jan. 01 to Jan 07, 2001
BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION:
The new year started out very cold and dry. Low temperatures were
near zero. But the first full weekend of 2001 received a break in
the cold with temperatures rebounding into the upper 40's and some
locations hitting the low 50's. Also...while drought conditions
have ended, the first week of 2001 was very dry.
Temperatures for the past week averaged 28 degrees across the state
which was 4 degrees BELOW NORMAL. High temperatures averaged from 36
in the West to 36 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures
ranged from 6 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL
in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 16 degrees in the West to
21 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged
from 10 degrees BELOW NORMAL in the West to 2 degrees BELOW NORMAL in
the East.
Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.05 inches statewide
which was 0.67 inches BELOW NORMAL. Precipitation totals by climate
division, West 0.02 inches, Central 0.07 inches, Bluegrass 0.07 inches
and East 0.04 inches, which was 0.70, 0.70, 0.56 and 0.73 inches
respectively BELOW NORMAL. By station, precipitation totals ranged from
a low of 0.00 inches at Bristol to a high of 0.23 inches at Berea.
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