Jim Caldwell's Forecast | Severe storms set to sweep into Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—Some pretty decent storms will develop today, but our best chance doesn’t get going until Tuesday.

Scattered thunderstorms move through the region today. I don’t think we see many significant storms, just some general ones. Any of these might bring heavy rain and gusty winds. I wouldn’t be shocked if one or two of these popped to severe levels. It just isn’t a widespread concern of mine for your Monday.

Thunderstorms will roll together on Tuesday. This round brings high winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes to the commonwealth. The chances of severe weather will climb in the afternoon and evening hours. There will be some other rounds, but the best severe chance happens at that time.

On Wednesday, these chances are all a little higher. A very intense cluster of storms will develop during the afternoon hours. Some of that might kick off some early severe weather concerns. I think the best chance will come together later in the day. Those storms have a better chance of producing all severe elements. Damaging winds in excess of 70 MPH, very large hail, and a few tornadoes are all in the cards.

Today is the day to prepare for what could be a very tough period in weather.

Take care of each other!

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