Some strong storms possible tonight

A significant warmup today will precede the approach of another cold front, bringing the chance for a few strong storms tonight.

After a high of only 77 on Thursday, the temperature today will rebound to around 89 before scattered thunderstorms develop late this afternoon through tonight across western Kentucky. A few storms could become severe, with damaging wind gusts of 60 miles per hour and large hail being the main threats.

The severe risk will be greatest between roughly 6 PM to midnight tonight. 

Rainfall amounts will range generally from 0.25 to 0.75 inches, which will help a little bit with our ongoing drought conditions.

After weekend highs around 80, another extended period of dry and increasingly hot weather is forecast through next week, but that return should be a dry one that is not too humid.