Weather: Thunderstorms in forecast for Flying Pig Marathon, Kentucky Derby
Scattered showers and storms are expected through Saturday, May 3, with some showers lingering into the beginning of next week, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
Scattered showers and storms will be possible during the morning of May 1 through mid-afternoon. A strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out, with gusty winds being the primary threat. Large hail may also be possible during this time.
Highs will range from the mid-70s to the lower 80s.
Additional precipitation is expected through midday on May 2. The greatest coverage will occur near and east of the I-71 corridor. Then, drier conditions will briefly return by mid- to late afternoon. Highs will range from the lower 70s to the upper 70s.
Rain will overspread the area overnight, with areas southeast of I-71 getting the highest coverage. Showers and maybe even a few shallow storms will be possible May 4-6. Temperatures will also be well below normal, roughly 10 to 20 degrees below normal.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely before 8 a.m. on May 3. Then more showers between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., with a thunderstorm possible after 11 a.m.
It will also be mostly cloudy with a high near 67 on May 3 during the start of the Flying Pig races. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
An hourly forecast for May 3 shows the precipitation potential at 72% at 7 a.m., when the first race, the Toyota 10K, will kick off. The precipitation potential will drop to 64-61% between 1 and 6 p.m. The temperature is also slated to be around 57 degrees at 7 a.m.
The relative humidity will be fairly high in the morning, peaking at 93% at 5 a.m.
Showers and thunderstorms will also be possible on May 4 during the Flying Pig Marathon and Paycor Half-Marathon. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 63. The chance of precipitation will be around 50% for most of the day, especially at 6:30 a.m. for the start of the marathon.
The temperature will be 51 degrees at 6:30 a.m. and climb to 63 by 4 p.m. The relative humidity is estimated to be at 86% at 6:30 a.m.
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are likely on May 3 and will continue overnight into May 4, according to the National Weather Service office in Louisville, Kentucky. The service says the chance of precipitation is 60% during the day and 40% at night. Temperatures will reach a high near 67 and a low of around 48.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3 p.m. High near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. The chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 60. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Friday night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 a.m., then showers likely between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind 3 to 7 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Saturday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 48. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts are possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. The chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday night: A chance of showers before 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low of around 48. The chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday: A chance of showers after 8 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. The chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday night: Partly cloudy, with a low of around 53.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Source: National Weather Service office in Wilmington, OH
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Storms in Flying Pig, Kentucky Derby forecast
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