LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The recent bout of severe weather is now exiting our area, but it appears to be a prelude to a much more significant weather pattern developing later this week and into the weekend. We are anticipating multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms and the potential for substantial flooding across our region.

Our Monday begins with severe storms clearing out of southeastern Kentucky, leaving behind some lingering chilly showers carried by a colder northwest wind. Temperatures will drop into the 50s and remain there for much of the day statewide.

Tuesday is expected to be a relatively pleasant day, with high temperatures reaching the upper 50s to the mid-60s.

On Wednesday, temperatures will climb significantly into the 75-80 degree range as a strong southwest wind develops ahead of a powerful storm system. This system will move from the Plains into the Great Lakes region between Wednesday and Thursday, pushing a cold front eastward towards us. This front is expected to stall, becoming a focus for repeated waves of strong to severe thunderstorms tracking from southwest to northeast. There is a real possibility of a major flooding event, and the Weather Prediction Center is emphasizing this risk in their forecasts and communications. While operational forecast models are still refining the exact location of the heaviest rainfall, they all indicate the potential for significant flooding. Here’s a look at the projected rainfall totals through the weekend. Furthermore, alongside the flood threat, a substantial outbreak of severe weather is possible from late Wednesday through the weekend.

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