The rain has finally stopped in Kentucky. What is in the forecast for the upcoming week?
The heavy rainfall prompting a major flood in Kentucky has finally stopped, but more rain is in the forecast later this week along with below-freezing temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday projects to be the first dry, rain-less day since last Tuesday, with temperatures reaching the mid-50s, according to the NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington. The rain chances aren’t supposed to return until Wednesday night, when there is a 60% chance for showers.
Rain chances will persist Thursday, as showers are likely and thunderstorms are possible after 2 p.m., according to the NWS. Rain chances lessen Friday before a dry and sunny weekend.
The new rainfall amount is expected to be between a quarter- and a half-inch, with only a 15-30% chance of seeing more than a half-inch. The NWS said the new rain is not expected to have any meaningful impact on area river flooding.
Temperatures will be chilly early in the week before warming up to a high of 64 degrees Thursday. The highs for the weekend are 57 degrees for Saturday and 64 degrees for Sunday.
Freeze warning in effect
Temperatures are expected to plummet Monday night, which could be problematic for people dealing with high water. The NWS has issued a freeze warning for several communities until at least 10 a.m. Tuesday in anticipation of sub-freezing temperatures in the mid to upper 20s.
Another freeze may occur Tuesday night, with temperatures predicted to drop between 28 and 33 degrees, according to the NWS. Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged people dealing with high water to think about finding a shelter overnight.
“If you’re somewhere that’s very wet, if you’re trying to ride this out in a home that’d had water, tonight could raise concerns of hypothermia,” Beshear said during a Monday press conference.
