WLKY Weekly Weather Planner: Seasonable July temperatures expected, with daily afternoon storm chances

A weekly weather planner from WLKY says the first part of July brought extremely hot and humid conditions, but more seasonable weather is expected to return for the second week of the month. For the upcoming work week, the station forecast calls for afternoon highs mostly in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees, with heat indices generally in the lower to mid 90s, and periodic opportunities for storms in the afternoon and evening.

For Monday, WLKY said temperatures should top out in the upper 80s, with heat indices in the lower to mid 90s. The forecast also calls for the chance of a few widely scattered storms, mainly later in the day and into the evening hours, as conditions become favorable for convection.

The pattern is expected to continue into Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. WLKY said highs during those days are expected to range from the 80s to near 90 degrees, along with daily chances for afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The station characterized storm chances as possible on a recurring basis rather than a single, all-day system.

Looking ahead to the end of the work week, WLKY identified its next Impact Weather Day as Friday. The station said a cold front approaching the region could produce the best chance for scattered showers and storms throughout the day, increasing the odds that rain and thunder could affect travel plans, outdoor work, and community activities scheduled during daylight hours.

After Friday, WLKY said weekend temperatures should hold in the mid to upper 80s. While an isolated shower remains possible on Saturday, the station forecast described Sunday as bringing drier skies and lower humidity, suggesting a temporary break from daily thunderstorm chances as the week ends.

The WLKY planner frames the week’s overall shift as a return to more typical July conditions rather than a full weather reset. While the forecast lowers the expectation of sustained extreme heat compared with the start of the month, heat index values and scattered storms indicate that humidity and storm-related hazards such as lightning and brief heavy rainfall can still be a factor.

Residents and outdoor workers in Kentucky and surrounding areas are likely to want to plan for storm timing on a daily basis during the week, especially during afternoon and early evening hours. With Friday flagged for the highest storm potential, the forecast also provides a reason to prepare for the possibility of more widespread rain and thunder during daylight hours before the next weekend brings drier conditions.