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It appears we could have a pretty nice Friday night for football across Kentucky. The weather has been quiet lately, and warm temps are forecast for the rest of the week. Lexington is expected to be around 77 degrees Friday with mostly sunny skies during the day. Western and central Kentucky could approach 80. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are looking pretty good for Friday night. The forecast calls for a high near 77 degrees in Covington, with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures should fall into the 60s around kickoff and continue dropping through the evening. The chance of rain is very low, so conditions look good for football. Eastern Kentucky is looking good, too. Ashland, Pikeville, Hazard, and Jackson are expected to see highs in the mid-70s Friday. It should be a comfortable afternoon, with temperatures cooling off once the sun sets. Rain doesn't look like a big concern for Friday right now, although the forecast could change as we get closer to the weekend. The bigger thing to watch is rain. Right now, the better chance for showers looks to come later in the weekend, but we'll need to see how that timing plays out as Friday gets closer. I'll be watching the rain chances as we get closer to Friday. Forecasts can change, so this is still an early look rather than a final call.

The weather for football in Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky looks promising tonight. Expect mostly sunny skies during the day, with mild afternoon temperatures turning cooler in the evening. The good news is that rain is not expected. Western Kentucky, including Paducah, will see afternoon highs in the mid-70s. Temperatures will drop into the 50s during evening games, with readings falling into the 40s overnight. Around Bowling Green and south-central Kentucky, mild weather will continue through the afternoon, with highs in the mid-70s. It will turn cooler after sunset, but dry conditions should hold for tonight's games. Louisville and the Bluegrass Region, including Lexington and Richmond, will see highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Temperatures should be in the 50s around kickoff, so fans may want to bring a jacket. Eastern Kentucky, including Ashland, will have dry weather and comfortable afternoon conditions, with temperatures dropping noticeably by evening. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky will see highs near 70 degrees. Evening temperatures will fall through the 50s before dropping into the lower 40s overnight.

Football weather looks good across Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky this Friday night. Sunshine is expected during the day, with temperatures cooling off after sunset. Rain shouldn't be a concern for most games, but fans should brace for cooler evening temperatures. Western Kentucky will see plenty of sunshine, with afternoon highs in the lower to mid-70s. Temperatures will drop into the 50s by kickoff, making for a cooler second half. South-central Kentucky can expect a sunny day with highs in the lower 70s. Evening temperatures will fall into the 50s. Central Kentucky, including the Louisville area and the Bluegrass Region, should see highs around 70 degrees under sunny skies. Temperatures will cool into the 50s Friday evening. Eastern Kentucky will see afternoon highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s. As soon as the sun sets, temperatures will fall, bringing a chill to the air during the games. Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky should see a high near 70 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will drop through the 50s Friday evening, with overnight lows reaching the mid-40s.

High school football Friday night is looking good for all of Kentucky, Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky. We’ll see plenty of sunshine, and afternoon temperatures will be moderate, but it will turn chilly. Most games should not have to worry about rain, so it will be a great night under the lights. Western Kentucky, including Paducah, will see plenty of sunshine, with afternoon temperatures reaching the mid-70s. Conditions will be comfortable for players and fans, although temperatures will drop after sunset. Around Bowling Green and south-central Kentucky, sunny skies and highs in the lower to mid-70s are expected. Temperatures will gradually fall through the evening, so fans staying for the entire game may want to bring a light jacket. Louisville and the Bluegrass Region, including Lexington, can expect a pleasant fall day with highs generally in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Clear skies should continue into Friday night, with temperatures cooling into the 50s. Eastern Kentucky, including Ashland, will also enjoy generally dry weather and mild afternoon temperatures. It will turn cooler after sunset, but no significant weather problems are expected to interrupt the games. In Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, sunshine will help temperatures climb into the upper 60s. By kickoff, readings will be falling through the 50s and lower 60s, with colder conditions developing later at night. Bring a jacket if you plan to stay through the fourth quarter, as temperatures will continue to fall during the evening.

Friday night looks to be a great night for high school football across Kentucky, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Sunshine is expected during the day, with mild temperatures giving way to cooler conditions by kickoff. Western Kentucky, including Paducah, should see mostly sunny skies and mild afternoon temperatures, with a possible high near 76°F and a low around 51°F. Bowling Green and south-central Kentucky can expect pleasant fall weather, with a possible high near 74°F and a low around 48°F. Temperatures will drop during the evening. Around Louisville and the Bluegrass Region, including Lexington, dry weather and sunshine should make for favorable conditions for football. Louisville could reach a high near 72°F, with a low around 46°F. Lexington may see a high near 70°F, with temperatures falling to around 44°F overnight. Eastern Kentucky, including Ashland, should see generally favorable weather for Friday night's games. Afternoon highs may reach around 70°F, with overnight lows dropping to near 45°F. In Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, sunny skies are expected, with a possible afternoon high near 68°F and an overnight low around 44°F. Temperatures will fall into the 50s during the evening, so fans may want to bring a jacket or sweatshirt. Dry weather is favored across the region, with no significant storm threat currently indicated. Temperatures at kickoff should generally be in the 50s and lower 60s, falling into the 40s and 50s later in the evening. Overall, conditions look good for players, coaches, and fans, although it will turn chilly after sunset. This is an early forecast, and conditions may change before Friday. Please check back for updates.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 100 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 KYZ058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-171600- /O.NEW.KJKL.FR.Y.0010.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle-Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne- McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan-Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe- Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott-Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher- Martin-Pike- Including the cities of Middlesboro, Burnside, Clay City, Beattyville, Inez, Hindman, Manchester, Jenkins, Stearns, Mount Vernon, Harlan, Elkhorn City, Salyersville, Campton, Irvine, Paintsville, Pippa Passes, Pikeville, Frenchburg, Stanton, Somerset, Monticello, Wheelwright, Jackson, Annville, London, Sandy Hook, Williamsburg, South Williamson, Cumberland, Pineville, West Liberty, Booneville, Prestonsburg, Ravenna, Hyden, Coal Run, McKee, Brodhead, Barbourville, Whitesburg, Hazard, Whitley City, and Corbin 100 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in widespread frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Paducah KY 1200 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026 ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087-100- 107>112-114-172000- /O.NEW.KPAH.FR.Y.0001.261018T0200Z-261018T1300Z/ Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton- White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-Hardin- Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick- Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston- Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster- Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO- Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard- Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid- Including the cities of Vienna, Princeton, Murray, Paducah, Calhoun, Wickliffe, Poseyville, Perryville, Jackson, New Madrid, Carbondale, Piedmont, Mayfield, Carmi, Pinckneyville, Herrin, Elizabethtown, Marble Hill, Owensboro, Bloomfield, Hickman, Greenville, Mound City, Marion, Hopkinsville, Sikeston, Morganfield, Bardwell, Poplar Bluff, Shawneetown, Golconda, Mount Carmel, Petersburg, Van Buren, Cairo, Doniphan, Cadiz, Murphysboro, Eddyville, Albion, Henderson, Jonesboro, Boonville, Harrisburg, Mount Vernon, West Frankfort, Fairfield, Evansville, Rockport, Clinton, Benton, Dixon, Elkton, Charleston, Metropolis, Cape Girardeau, Madisonville, Smithland, Fort Branch, and McLeansboro 1200 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026 /100 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026/ ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening to 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Louisville KY 1257 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>035-038>040-045>048-053>057- 061>067-070>078-081-082-172000- /O.NEW.KLMK.FR.Y.0007.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry- Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio- Grayson-Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby- Franklin-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer- Jessamine-Larue-Marion-Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart- Green-Taylor-Casey-Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe- Metcalfe-Adair-Russell-Cumberland-Clinton- Including the cities of Elizabethtown, New Castle, Richmond, Providence, New Albany, Liberty, Nicholasville, Jeffersonville, La Grange, Brownsville, Columbia, Springfield, Salem, Greensburg, Lewisport, Jamestown, Lawrenceburg, Tell City, Horse Cave, Paoli, Jasper, Louisville, Hartford, Scottsburg, Burkesville, Bardstown, Milton, Glasgow, Leitchfield, Shelbyville, Campbellsville, Hodgenville, Edmonton, Corydon, Hardinsburg, Bowling Green, Stanford, Tompkinsville, English, Harrodsburg, Bedford, Morgantown, Scottsville, Danville, Russellville, Franklin, Shepherdsville, Frankfort, Lebanon, Versailles, Madison, Hawesville, Brandenburg, Taylorsville, Lancaster, and Albany 1257 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 /1157 PM CDT Fri Oct 16 2026/ ...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EDT /MIDNIGHT CDT/ TO 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ SUNDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. * WHEN...From 1 AM EDT /midnight CDT/ to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Jackson KY 100 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 KYZ044-050>052-171600- /O.UPG.KJKL.FZ.A.0005.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KJKL.FZ.W.0006.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan- Including the cities of Camargo, Flemingsburg, Mount Sterling, Owingsville, Jeffersonville, and Morehead 100 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected. * WHERE...Bath, Fleming, Montgomery, and Rowan Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington OH 1218 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046- 051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-172000- /O.UPG.KILN.FZ.A.0004.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KILN.FZ.W.0005.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland- Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken- Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan- Union-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble- Montgomery-Greene-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton- Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- Including the cities of Marysville, Ripley, Pickerington, Mount Repose, St. Marys, West Jefferson, Alexandria, Brooksville, Hamilton, Eaton, Wapakoneta, Wheelersburg, Portsmouth, Lawrenceburg, Augusta, Warsaw, Piqua, Springboro, Williamstown, Mount Carmel, Hidden Valley, New Bremen, Pike Lake, Versailles, Oakbrook, Fairborn, Logan, Florence, Washington Court House, Greenfield, Celina, Bellevue, Coldwater, Peebles, West College Corner, Mulberry, Richmond, Wilmington, Camp Dix, Day Heights, Mount Olivet, Lancaster, Kettering, Connersville, Butler, Camden, Chillicothe, Liberty, Kenton, Dry Ridge, Milan, Plain City, Crittenden, Lebanon, Summerside, Dillsboro, Franklin, Landen, Vanceburg, Georgetown, Independence, Piketon, Downtown Columbus, Downtown Dayton, West Union, Seaman, Dayton, Minster, Fort Thomas, Burlington, Xenia, Brookville, Osgood, Oxford, Springfield, Hillsboro, Delaware, Middletown, Mason, Aberdeen, Winchester, Erlanger, Batesville, Vevay, Manchester, Aurora, London, Covington, Fairfield, Withamsville, Greendale, Newark, Owenton, Ada, Newport, Maysville, Blanchester, Greenville, Mount Orab, Falmouth, Downtown Cincinnati, Waverly, Beavercreek, Carrollton, Bellefontaine, Sidney, Troy, Head Of Grassy, Rising Sun, Milford, Urbana, Circleville, Highland Heights, Tipp City, Tollesboro, and Bright 1218 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s and lower 30s expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Louisville KY 1257 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 KYZ036-037-041>043-049-172000- /O.UPG.KLMK.FZ.A.0002.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ /O.NEW.KLMK.FZ.W.0004.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ Scott KY-Harrison KY-Fayette-Bourbon-Nicholas-Clark KY- Including the cities of Carlisle, Winchester, Paris, Cynthiana, Lexington, and Georgetown 1257 AM EDT Sat Oct 17 2026 ...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Bourbon, Clark KY, Fayette, Harrison KY, Nicholas, and Scott KY Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wilmington OH 130 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046- 051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-170900- /O.NEW.KILN.FZ.A.0004.261018T0500Z-261018T1300Z/ Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland- Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken- Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan- Union-Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble- Montgomery-Greene-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton- Ross-Hocking-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- Including the cities of Manchester, Landen, Milford, Seaman, Logan, Mulberry, Tollesboro, Eaton, Mount Repose, Chillicothe, Greenfield, Fairfield, Troy, Springfield, Kettering, Covington, Falmouth, Richmond, Oxford, Warsaw, Peebles, Lebanon, Fairborn, Day Heights, Maysville, Aurora, Springboro, Rising Sun, Camp Dix, Newport, Winchester, Hillsboro, Portsmouth, Mount Orab, Greendale, Camden, Xenia, Alexandria, Oakbrook, Osgood, Mount Carmel, Williamstown, Dillsboro, Brookville, Marysville, Downtown Columbus, Beavercreek, Vanceburg, Mount Olivet, Urbana, Withamsville, Newark, Independence, Wheelersburg, Kenton, Brooksville, Fort Thomas, Versailles, Franklin, Summerside, Pickerington, Ripley, Wilmington, Crittenden, Circleville, Delaware, West College Corner, West Union, Milan, London, Liberty, Carrollton, Owenton, Plain City, Augusta, Piqua, Tipp City, Lawrenceburg, Wapakoneta, Vevay, Sidney, Bellevue, Aberdeen, Blanchester, Downtown Dayton, Erlanger, Waverly, Hamilton, Downtown Cincinnati, Georgetown, Coldwater, Celina, Pike Lake, Highland Heights, New Bremen, Minster, Florence, St. Marys, Mason, Hidden Valley, West Jefferson, Bellefontaine, Batesville, Middletown, Ada, Dry Ridge, Washington Court House, Lancaster, Greenville, Burlington, Dayton, Connersville, Bright, Piketon, Butler, and Head Of Grassy 130 PM EDT Fri Oct 16 2026 ...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Be prepared to take steps to protect tender plants from the cold.