FIRST ALERT | Tracking an Active Weather Weekend Ahead

Our weekend is set for a dramatic weather shift, starting with thunderstorms and possibly ending with snow.

Friday Weather Overview

Today begins with calm and pleasant conditions across Kentucky. Morning temperatures start off chilly, but as the wind eases and sunshine increases, highs will climb into the upper 50s and low 60s by afternoon.

Skies will be clear for most of the day, with no significant weather activity expected during daylight hours.

Incoming Weather System

A cold front will approach the Ohio Valley by Friday evening, bringing the next wave of weather.

A line of showers and thunderstorms is forecast to form near the Ohio River by midday.
This line will move southeast through central and eastern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening.
Some storms may turn strong to severe, with damaging winds, lightning, and intense brief rainfall.

The Storm Prediction Center places much of Kentucky under a Marginal (Level 1) to Slight (Level 2) Risk for severe storms on Friday.

Friday Night and Saturday

Rainfall will become heavier in eastern Kentucky Friday night as the cold front passes through, soaking the region before moving away.

Following the initial storms overnight, temperatures will drop slightly heading into Saturday.

“Once the initial storms pass in the overnight, we’ll see a slight temperature drop on Saturday.”

Summary: Kentucky faces a turbulent weekend with afternoon thunderstorms escalating into heavier rain Friday night, followed by cooler temperatures on Saturday.

WKYT — 2025-11-06