Cold front brings cool temperatures to Eastern Kentucky

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) – The weekend looks to be ending beautifully with temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s across the region. However, the weather will change quickly in the late evening and overnight hours as a cold front moves into Eastern Kentucky, bringing with it the potential for showers and cool temperatures.

HEADLINES:

• Cold front this evening
• It’s a cool week ahead
• First freeze?

DISCUSSION:

After a cold front crosses Eastern Kentucky this evening, temperatures on Monday will fall into the high 50s and low 60s, with overnight lows falling into the low 40s. However, Tuesday and Wednesday look to be much cooler with midday highs in the mid 50s. Nighttime temperatures are approaching the freezing mark, with extensive frost expected on Wednesday and Thursday morning. A chance of rain is forecast for Tuesday afternoon into the evening hours. Temperatures are expected to remain above freezing during the precipitation period. By the weekend, temperatures will begin to warm to near normal.

LOOKING AHEAD:

From next weekend through the end of October, temperatures are expected to rise above our normal of 71° and the chance of precipitation is expected to be below normal.

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