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FXUS63 KLMK 220055
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
855 PM EDT Sat Apr 21 2018

.Forecast Update...
Issued at 855 PM EDT Sat Apr 21 2018

Current forecast remains on track this evening.  Skies will continue
to cloud up through the overnight hours as plentiful mid-high cloud
cover spreads east across the Ohio Valley.  In the near term, we
expect tranquil conditions with a light northeasterly wind across
the region.  Temperatures are currently in the upper 50s to the
lower 60s and are forecast to steadily fall into the low-mid 50s
during the early overnight hours with minimum readings dropping into
the mid-upper 40s over the Bluegrass region and upper 40s to around
50 elsewhere.  Some light rain showers are still likely to impact
our southwestern areas toward dawn.

&&

.Short Term...(This evening through Sunday night)
Issued at 232 PM EDT Sat Apr 21 2018

Upper level ridging over the Ohio Valley and a 1032mb surface high
near Lake Erie are currently responsible for the beautiful and
comfortable weather we are currently enjoying. Surface observations
across southern Indiana are reporting temperatures in the lower 60s,
while southern Kentucky is seeing temperatures closer to the 70
degree mark. Some cirrus is moving in from the west, but it is
fairly thin and many folks are enjoying mostly unfiltered sunshine.

All good things have to come to an end around here, and
unfortunately gloomy skies are on the horizon. A strong upper level
low (ULL) currently over the southern Plains will begin tracking
toward the lower Ohio Valley Sunday. Out ahead of it, we`ll see
clouds increase in coverage this evening, and rain beginning to fall
as soon as Sunday morning across southwestern Kentucky. The 12z
guidance has slowed down the arrival of rain by just a little bit,
so have trimmed back PoP timing. Still looks like a good chunk of
the CWA will not see rain during the day Sunday, and it may not be
until early Monday morning that parts of southern Indiana and
northern Kentucky see any rainfall.

.Long Term...(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 244 PM EDT Sat Apr 21 2018

The upper level low (ULL) begins to slow down and take a slight jog
northward on Monday. Widespread showers look like a pretty good bet
on Monday as good forcing, moisture and lift are in place north of
the ULL. The ULL will move over the state of Kentucky Tuesday, and
drier air wrapping into the ULL could limit precipitation coverage
during this period.

Overall rain amounts through Tuesday afternoon vary quite a bit
among model guidance. The GFS and NAM paint 2-3 inches across south
central Kentucky, gradually dropping to an inch or less as you get
into southern Indiana. Meanwhile, the ECMWF and Canadian generally
have less than 1.5" across south central Kentucky, and less than a
half inch up toward southern Indiana. Leaning more toward the
ECMWF/Canadian for current forecast, as QPF from the GFS has been
inconsistent the last few runs, and we`re just starting to get into
the NAM`s 84hr forecast range with this event. Should the wetter
solutions verify, though, some streams and rivers could begin
running high across south central Kentucky.

An approaching trough from the west will finally rid us of the pesky
ULL late Tuesday night into Wednesday. There remains some
disagreement amongst models as to whether the approaching trough
will bring additional moisture to the region. The GFS is among the
"wettest", though overall amounts typically stay below 0.25". The
Canadian and ECMWF remain mostly dry.

Another trough/surface cold front could impact the region during the
Thursday night to Friday timeframe. Some timing differences with
models preclude any higher chance PoPs in the forecast, but it does
look like we will see some rain with that system. Drier weather
should be in store for the weekend.

&&

.Aviation...(00Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 700 PM EDT Sat Apr 21 2018

Upcoming TAF forecast is an extension of the previous forecast. High
pressure to the northeast of the region will keep surface winds
generally on a NE to E heading.  High cloudiness will continue to
stream across the region. However, ceilings and visibilities are
expected to remain VFR.  Some shower activity is possible in the
KBWG region toward the end of the TAF period.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...None.
KY...None.
&&

$$

Update.......MJ
Short Term...DM
Long Term....DM
Aviation.....MJ