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Regional Hourly Observations For ADAIR County, Kentucky
Issued at 700 PM EDT TUE MAY 07 2024
SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
JACKSON        PTSUNNY   74  69  85 S3        29.75F                  
LONDON         PTSUNNY   78  67  68 S8        29.75F                  
SOMERSET       PTSUNNY   81  68  65 SW7G17    29.71F                  
MIDDLESBORO    PTSUNNY   78  66  68 S9        29.79F                  
MONTICELLO     PTSUNNY   77  70  79 SW9       29.76F                  

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 700pm EDT, Tuesday May 07, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 83 degrees west, near 79 degrees central, and near 74 degrees east. Current sky conditions are sunny west, partly sunny central, and partly sunny east. In the west, relative humidity is near 64%, and the dew point is near 70 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 71%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 85%, and the dew point is near 69 degrees. Current drying conditions are fair west, fair central, and poor east. The livestock heat stress category is no stress west, no stress central, and no stress east. Winds are variable at 7 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 17 mph with gusts at 24 mph central, where conditions are not favorable for spraying due to strong winds. Winds are from the south at 3 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 83 degrees at Paducah. The lowest temperature is 74 degrees at Jackson.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For ADAIR County, Kentucky
454 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 /354 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024/

 DAY ONE  Tonight.

Scattered strong to severe storms are possible this evening. The 
peak hours for the highest chance of severe weather look to be 8pm- 
midnight EDT, especially in southern Indiana and north central
Kentucky. Damaging straight line wind gusts, large hail, and 
tornadoes will be possible.

There is a small chance of local flooding problems in spots that
receive repeated bouts of heavier storms.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

There is the potential for a significant severe weather event 
Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning. Damaging winds, 
very large hail, and tornadoes will be possible during this 
timeframe. 

Local flooding will also be a concern, especially in southern 
Kentucky.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is requested through Wednesday night as waves of
storms move through the region. Remember to stay safe when spotting!
Seek shelter if severe weather approaches your location!

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Storms this evening will move to the northeast at 40 to 45 mph. 

Any users of this storm motion must be aware that thunderstorm activity
can be erratic and constantly evolving.  Please use this with caution
and be prepared for changing conditions.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For ADAIR County, KY
346 PM CDT Tue May 7 2024

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms through the night. Showers likely after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Partly sunny. Chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 70 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Locally heavy rainfall possible after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then mostly sunny with slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Cooler. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

FRIDAY
Cooler. Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s.

SATURDAY
Sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning, then chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

SUNDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s.

MONDAY
Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s.

MONDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s.

TUESDAY
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of thunderstorms 30 percent.

Day 1 Precip, Day 2, 5 Day Total, Days 1-5, ALL


Medium & Long Range Outlook For ADAIR County, Kentucky
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Drought Status For ADAIR County, Kentucky
(Based on the latest Palmer Drought Severity and Crop Moisture Indices)
CENTRAL   KY CLIMATE DIVISION

Hydrological Drought (PDSI) Situation:
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Current Long-term Hydrological Moisture Status: NEAR NORMAL           (PDSI=   1.08)
Rainfall Needed:  0.00 inches ABOVE NORMAL


Crop Moisture (CMI) Situation:
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Current Short-term Crop Moisture Status: Favorable For Normal Growth And Fieldwork    (CMI=   0.56)
Change From Previous Week: DRIER      SOILS ( -0.49)

Note: Due to rainfall variability within each climate division, check Precip Reports/GIS Estimates and the Kentucky Climate Summary for the latest moisture information for this county.

Additional Drought Info.: UKAWC Drought Page


Kentucky Climate Summary
Kentucky Climate Summary
For the Period 04-30-2024 to 05-06-2024

Temperatures for the period averaged 70 degrees across the state which was 8 degrees warmer than normal and 8 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 79 in the West to 78 in the East. Departure from normal high temperatures ranged from 4 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 4 degrees warmer than normal in the East. Low temperatures averaged from 61 degrees in the West to 59 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 8 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 11 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 91 degrees at PEABODY and the extreme low was 48 degrees at MOREHEAD 4NE.

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 1.93 inches statewide which was 0.69 inches above normal and 155% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 1.72 inches, Central 2.89 inches, Bluegrass 1.51 inches and East 1.60 inches, which was 0.39, 1.56, 0.29 and 0.5 inches above normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.50 inches at MT STERLING AWOS to a high of 4.19 inches at EDMONTON 5W.

Kentucky Climate Summaries: Last day, Last 3 days, 7 days, 14, 21, 30, 60, 90 days
Yesterday's Weather Data, Kentucky Climate in Review


Almanac Information
Tuesday May 07, 2024 the 128th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 17.230000
Distance 0.999717 AU
Rise 06:34 EDT Set 20:36 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:34 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:07 EDT Ends 21:04 EDT

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Normal Max/Min Temperature for Today: 76 / 52
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Calculations made for central point in Kentucky
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy

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Weather History...



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MAY 7TH...HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1840...
A powerful tornado wrecked many boats at the Natchez Landing in
Mississippi, then plowed through the city on the bluff. The tornado killed
317 persons, and caused a million dollars damage. The force of the storm
caused houses to burst open. The tornado was the most deadly and
destructive in early American history. (David Ludlum)
...1964...
The temperature at White Mountain 2, located in California, dipped to 15
degrees below zero to set a record for May for the continental U.S. (The
Weather Channel)



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