Sunday into Sunday Night

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across Kentucky late Sunday into Sunday night as a fast-moving cold front moves through.

Most storms will remain non-severe, but a few could produce strong to damaging wind gusts, especially Sunday evening and overnight.

Key points:

Timing: Late Sunday afternoon through Sunday night.

Coverage: Isolated to scattered storms.

 

Main threat: Damaging winds.

Tornado risk: Low.

Hail risk: Low.

Storms may move quickly and could produce strong winds even with limited lightning. Stay weather-aware, particularly Sunday evening if you have outdoor plans.

A fast-moving cold front will cross Kentucky late Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Expect a line of showers with a few low-topped storms.

Main concern is strong wind gusts, potentially 40–60 mph. A brief, isolated tornado can’t be ruled out, mainly in western and central Kentucky, but the risk is low. Lightning may be limited.

Timing looks to be roughly 5–11 PM, with conditions improving overnight.

This is a Level 1 / Marginal severe risk — not a major outbreak, but stay weather-aware Sunday night.

 

 

 

A strong cold front will race through the region Sunday night, bringing a fast-moving line of showers and storms accompanied by strong, gusty winds.

Wind gusts of 40+ mph are likely, with localized severe gusts up to 60+ mph possible. The line will move through quickly, lasting only a short time at any one location, but may still produce localized damaging winds.

Timing: 7 PM Sunday – 3 AM EST Monday

Residents should be prepared for sudden strong wind gusts, which may down tree limbs, cause isolated power outages, and make travel difficult—especially for high-profile vehicles. Secure loose outdoor objects and remain weather-aware through the overnight hours.

 

 

 

Kentucky is about to experience "weather whiplash." We are moving from record-breaking warmth today into a high-wind event overnight. Here is the breakdown:

THE SETUP Temperatures will soar into the low 70s today—enjoy it, but be ready for it to end abruptly. Even without rain, it will be very windy this afternoon with gusts between 30 and 40 mph. Secure your patio furniture and trash cans.

THE OVERNIGHT THREAT A powerful cold front will sweep across the state from west to east tonight.

TIMING: Western KY (6pm–10pm), Central KY (10pm–2am), Eastern KY (2am–6am).

THE LINE: A thin line of intense storms will move through. The main concern is damaging straight-line winds (60+ mph).

SPIN-UPS: While the tornado risk is low, the wind environment is strong enough that a brief "spin-up" tornado along the line cannot be ruled out. Have a way to receive alerts while you sleep!

THE MONDAY MORNING CRASH Behind this front, temperatures will plummet 40 degrees in just a few hours.

FLASH FREEZE: Any standing water on roads may freeze into black ice before the Monday morning commute.

WAKE UP: You’ll be walking out the door to temperatures in the 20s and 30s tomorrow morning.

Stay weather-aware, keep your phones charged, and make sure your weather radio is on!