Warm temperatures aren’t here to stay yet: Central Kentucky faces freeze warning
An incoming cold front is expected to drop much of Kentucky into below-freezing temperatures overnight into Saturday morning, putting outdoor vegetation at risk.
The cold front is moving into the region from the north Friday ahead of a line of showers. The National Weather Service said Friday’s high temperature was recorded in the morning, and the temperature is expected to drop throughout the day.
Temperatures are expected to be between 27 and 32 degrees across the state overnight. The NWS has issued a freeze warning for virtually all of the state, except for a portion of Northern Kentucky, which will be in effect from midnight to 10 a.m. Saturday.
“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the NWS said in the warning.
The showers behind the cold front are expected to dry up throughout the day Friday. The NWS said rainfall will become more isolated and scattered in the afternoon, and completely stop by late afternoon or evening.
No severe weather is expected from the showers, but there could be “a few rumbles of thunder and some gusty winds,” the NWS said.
Weather forecast after the cold front in Kentucky
Temperatures are expected to gradually increase after the cold start to the weekend. The NWS’ seven-day forecast for Lexington predicts Saturday’s high to be 52 degrees and Sunday’s high to be 66 degrees.
There is a 30% to 40% chance that the temperature falls back below freezing Sunday morning along and east of Interstate 75, according to the NWS.
The predicted high temperatures for Monday through Thursday are between 71 and 80 degrees, according to the NWS. There are chances for rain Wednesday and Thursday.
