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Monday looks fabulous before a hot week
4+ hour, 56+ min ago (144+ words) LEX 18 News The second half of our weekend has been nice and very warm as temperatures, once again, pushed into the low 90s For Monday, the heat will take a break A weak cold front is working its way through the…...
Some isolated showers possible for northern Kentucky Sunday evening
17+ hour, 11+ min ago (21+ words) LEX 18 News Some isolated showers possible for northern Kentucky Sunday evening...
Sunshine returns for a warm Sunday before 90s return this week
14+ hour, 46+ min ago (410+ words) Sunday is starting off with some clouds and areas of patchy dense fog across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Visibility could be reduced in a few spots early this morning, so give yourself a little extra time if you're heading out…...
Storms wind down tonight before low 90s returns next week
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (451+ words) We had another active day across Central and Eastern Kentucky Saturday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing throughout the afternoon. Some of these storms produced heavy rainfall and plenty of lightning, but activity is finally beginning to wind down as…...
Some Rain To End The Week
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (146+ words) LEX 18 News A cool front is arriving in Kentucky and basically putting the brakes on for a day or 2. It means a lot of clouds around and occasional showers and t-storms. A few of the storms could have locally heavy…...
Rain and storm chances increase late tonight into Thursday
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (506+ words) Wednesday has been another hot and breezy day across Central and Eastern Kentucky. Temperatures have climbed into the upper 80s and low 90s this afternoon, with wind gusts around 20 mph at times. Most of us have stayed dry so far, outside of…...
Heat peaks Wednesday before widespread rain arrives Thursday
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (474+ words) Tuesday has brought another mostly nice day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with a mixture of sunshine and clouds throughout the afternoon. The biggest difference you may be noticing outside is the return of the heat and humidity. Temperatures have…...
Hurricane Lowell shifts closer to Hawaii
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (13+ words) lex18.com Hurricane Lowell shifts closer to Hawaii...
Back To Work And Back To The Heat
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (183+ words) LEX 18 News Even with the unofficial end of summer on Labor Day, the weather is still holding onto the season. After a brief break Sunday, temperatures climbed back above normal on Monday, and some humidity came along for the ride…...
Boyle County issues burn ban amid elevated wildfire risk
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (118+ words) BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — A countywide burn ban is now in effect in Boyle County because of dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires. The Boyle County Fire Department announced the ban Monday, saying all outdoor burning is…...