Seasonably cool temperatures continue through the weekend. A disturbance will bring showers and a few thunderstorm to the area today. High pressure will then build in and provide dry weather to the area until late Monday, when rainy weather will persist to mid-week. #kywx #ekywx

Severe thunderstorms produced damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes across portions of eastern Kentucky during the morning hours of May 11, 2008 - Mother’s Day. Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Hail up to the size of golf balls was also reported. #kywx #ekywx

Areas of dense valley fog will lead to sudden changes in visibilities, which will be reduced to below a quarter mile in some areas. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination due to increased travel times. #kywx

Northern Lights showing up now at NWS Jackson, KY. How's it looking in your neighborhood? We found it was easier to view through our phone cameras. #kywx #ekywx

Yet another strong solar flare was recently observed from NOAA Region 3664...

At 10:09 PM EDT, if you have a view (especially) to the north at your location in eastern Kentucky, the aurora is out in full force right now. Get somewhere dark and give your eyes a couple of minutes to adjust.

Extreme (G5) geomagnetic conditions have been observed!

Below normal temps will persist through Sat. A few showers or even a t-storm are possible once again on Sat. primarily during the PM, as a disturbance passes. High pressure then brings briefly dry weather for Sun, before another system brings the likelihood of more rain. #kywx

G4 conditions have been observed...

The Space Weather Prediction Center (NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center) has issued the first G4 (Severe) geomagnetic watch since 2005. The aurora tonight/tomorrow morning may become visible over much of the northern half of the country, and maybe as far south as Alabama to northern California.
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Much cooler temperatures are expected through Sat. Showers or an isolated storm are possible each day as disturbances pass. High pressure will lead to dry weather for Sat night to Mon morning, with warm and unsettled weather returning by late Mon. #kywx #ekywx

Cooler temperatures ahead with small rain chances through Friday. A better chance of rain exists for Saturday. Sunday will be dry. #kywx #ekywx

Weekly Weather Radio Test Around 11 AM #kywx #ekywx

An F-3 tornado rips through downtown Middlesboro back in 1988. #onthisdayinweatherhistory #kywx #ekywx

Showers/thunderstorms could persist at times into Saturday, but they will be less significant than in recent days. #ekywx #kywx

A special weather statement has been issued for Pine Knot KY, Stearns KY and Whitley City KY until 4:30 AM EDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Middlesboro KY, Williamsburg KY and Barbourville KY until 10:00 PM EDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Corbin KY, Williamsburg KY and Barbourville KY until 9:30 PM EDT

Showers & a few strong storms w/ gusty winds & brief torrential rain are expected through 12 AM, mainly along and west of a Harlan-to-McKee line with the severe storm threat generally south of the KY & TN border. View the latest radar here: radar.weather.gov/ridge/standard… #kywx #ekywx

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Monticello KY, Burnside KY and Elihu KY until 8:30 PM EDT