LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Happy August! There are many events going on this weekend, as communities prepare for the upcoming start of the school year. Unfortunately, an umbrella is needed if you are heading outside today.
Stormy Saturday
Scattered showers are likely this morning. There may be a few rumbles of thunder, but nothing severe is expected.
There will be a break from rain in the early afternoon. Temperatures will reach the upper 70s to low 80s.
The second round of showers and thunderstorms will move in from west to east this afternoon, starting at around 3 pm. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in the late afternoon to early evening.
Severe Weather Risk
Damaging winds and localized flash flooding are possible with this evening’s storms. The storms will reach the Lexington metro area at around 6-7 pm and then reach the Hazard area at around 9-10 pm.
Rainfall amounts this weekend will be around 1-2 inches, with localized higher amounts possible within strong thunderstorms. The latest watches, warnings, and a live look at the radar can be found on the First Alert Weather App.
Lingering Rain
Sunday will be drier. There will be some light wraparound showers as the system causing the rain this weekend passes to our north…