Weather: Thunderstorms in forecast for Flying Pig Marathon, Kentucky Derby
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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