Saturday will be hot and humid across Kentucky and the Cincinnati area, with thunderstorms becoming more likely as the day moves along.

There could still be a few leftover showers or storms around during the morning, and that may affect how the weather develops later in the day. Once the atmosphere has a chance to heat up, though, storms are expected to become more widespread during the afternoon and evening as a cold front moves closer.

Some of those storms could pack a punch, with damaging winds being the biggest concern. Heavy rain, lightning, and brief downpours will also be possible.

Storm chances will increase across much of Kentucky during the afternoon and evening, including Central Kentucky, Northern Kentucky, and the Cincinnati area. Not everybody will see a severe storm, but a few storms could become strong enough to cause problems.

If you have outdoor plans Saturday, especially later in the day, it would be a good idea to keep an eye on the sky and have a way to receive weather alerts.

Saturday will be hot and humid across Kentucky and Cincinnati, with thunderstorms becoming possible during the afternoon and evening.

The best chance for stronger storms will be across eastern Kentucky. The day's heat will help storms develop, and while widespread severe weather is not expected, a few storms could produce strong wind gusts and possibly localized wind damage. Heavy rain and frequent lightning will also be concerns.

Central Kentucky, including Lexington and Richmond, will be hot for much of the day. A scattered thunderstorm could pop up during the afternoon or evening, but many areas may stay dry.

Western Kentucky will also be hot, with only isolated storms around during the day.

Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati can expect hot, humid conditions, with a chance of a few thunderstorms later in the day. Any storm could bring a quick downpour, lightning, and gusty