Lyon County, KY Weather And Climate Synopsis


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Regional Hourly Observations For LYON County, Kentucky
Issued at 600 AM EDT TUE APR 23 2024
WESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
PADUCAH        CLEAR     51  35  54 VRB3      30.05F                  
HENDERSON      CLEAR     48  37  65 S9        30.06                   
OWENSBORO      CLEAR     45  36  70 S6        30.08S                  
HOPKINSVILLE   CLEAR     47  34  59 CALM      30.09R                  
BOWLING GREEN  PTCLDY    43  36  76 CALM      30.12R                  
GLASGOW        PTCLDY    44  34  69 CALM      30.13R                  

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Current Agriculture, Lawn & Garden Weather Conditions in Kentucky
Based on observations at 600am EDT, Tuesday April 23, 2024

Across Kentucky...temperatures are near 51 degrees west, near 46 degrees central, and near 44 degrees east. Current sky conditions are clear west, partly cloudy central, and mostly cloudy east. In the west, relative humidity is near 54%, and the dew point is near 35 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 60%, and the dew point is near 33 degrees. In the east, relative humidity is near 55%, and the dew point is near 29 degrees. Current drying conditions are fair west, fair central, and fair east. Winds are variable at 3 mph west, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the south at 7 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southwest at 5 mph east, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 52 degrees at Louisville International. The lowest temperature is 38 degrees at London.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For LYON County, Kentucky
423 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024 /523 AM EDT Tue Apr 23 2024/

 DAY ONE  Today and tonight.

There is a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms late this
afternoon through late tonight. 

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

A daily chance of thunderstorms is forecast Friday through Monday.
On Sunday, the thunderstorms may be strong to severe. Otherwise, 
lightning, gusty winds, and locally heavy rain will be the primary 
thunderstorm hazards. 

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For LYON County, KY
429 AM CDT Tue Apr 23 2024

TODAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

THURSDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds around 5 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Breezy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

SUNDAY
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

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


Medium & Long Range Outlook For LYON County, Kentucky
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   Temperature:      Above        Above                                            
 Precipitation:     Normal       Normal                                            

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Drought Status For LYON County, Kentucky
(Based on the latest Palmer Drought Severity and Crop Moisture Indices)
WESTERN   KY CLIMATE DIVISION

Hydrological Drought (PDSI) Situation:
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Current Long-term Hydrological Moisture Status: NEAR NORMAL           (PDSI=   0.35)
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=   0.16)
Change From Previous Week: DRIER      SOILS ( -0.06)

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 04-15-2024 to 04-21-2024

Temperatures for the period averaged 64 degrees across the state which was 7 degrees warmer than normal and 4 degrees warmer than the previous period. High temperatures averaged from 74 in the West to 74 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 56 degrees in the West to 56 degrees in the East. Departure from normal low temperature ranged from 9 degrees warmer than normal in the West to 13 degrees warmer than normal in the East. The extreme high temperature for the period was 89 degrees at KOOMER RIDGE and the extreme low was 35 degrees at BURLINGTON 4S.

Precipitation (liq. equ.) for the period totaled 0.65 inches statewide which was 0.51 inches below normal and 56% of normal. Precipitation totals by climate division, West 0.91 inches, Central 0.80 inches, Bluegrass 0.59 inches and East 0.28 inches, which was 0.37, 0.39, 0.51 and 0.78 inches below normal. By station, precipitation totals ranged from a low of 0.00 inches at YELLOW CREEK to a high of 2.81 inches at EVANSVILLE ASOS.

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 April 23, 2024 the 114th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 13.040000
Distance 0.999718 AU
Rise 06:51 EDT Set 20:23 EDT
Transit Meridian 13:36 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:24 EDT Ends 20:50 EDT

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Normal Max/Min Temperature for Today: 71 / 48
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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...



APRIL 23RD
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1885...
The city of Denver CO was in the midst of a storm which produced 23 inches
of snow in 24 hours, and at Idaho Springs CO produced 32 inches of snow.
(David Ludlum)
...1910...
The temperature at the Civic Center in Los Angeles CA hit 100 degrees to
establish an April record for the city. (The Weather Channel)

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