Chris Bailey
@kentuckyweathercb.bsky.social
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WKYT Chief Meteorologist. Longest tenured meteorologist with Gray Media (27 years)
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Multi AP & KBA Ky Meteorologist of the year
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WKYT Chief Meteorologist. Longest tenured meteorologist with Gray Media (27 years)
Emmy winner
Multi AP & KBA Ky Meteorologist of the year
Multi Edward R Murrow
We will likely see a lot of rotating thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening. The HRRR continues to show a large concentration across western Kentucky with some of those streaking into central parts of the state. #kywx
March 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We will likely see a lot of rotating thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening. The HRRR continues to show a large concentration across western Kentucky with some of those streaking into central parts of the state. #kywx
The significant severe weather threat later Sunday into Sunday night brings an increased threat for a few tornadoes.
The latest HRRR Model shows some healthy streaks of rotating thunderstorms. #kywx
The latest HRRR Model shows some healthy streaks of rotating thunderstorms. #kywx
March 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The significant severe weather threat later Sunday into Sunday night brings an increased threat for a few tornadoes.
The latest HRRR Model shows some healthy streaks of rotating thunderstorms. #kywx
The latest HRRR Model shows some healthy streaks of rotating thunderstorms. #kywx
The Storm Prediction Center has a low-end risk for a few severe storms late Wednesday across southern Kentucky.
There's just enough shear for a quick tornado spin up. Something to watch. #kywx
There's just enough shear for a quick tornado spin up. Something to watch. #kywx
February 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Storm Prediction Center has a low-end risk for a few severe storms late Wednesday across southern Kentucky.
There's just enough shear for a quick tornado spin up. Something to watch. #kywx
There's just enough shear for a quick tornado spin up. Something to watch. #kywx
A Cold Weather Advisory is out for all of Kentucky tonight through Monday afternoon. This should get extended through Wednesday.
Wind chills at times will reach -5 to -15 degrees. This is firmly into the danger category. Actual low temps may hit 0 or below. #kywx
Wind chills at times will reach -5 to -15 degrees. This is firmly into the danger category. Actual low temps may hit 0 or below. #kywx
January 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A Cold Weather Advisory is out for all of Kentucky tonight through Monday afternoon. This should get extended through Wednesday.
Wind chills at times will reach -5 to -15 degrees. This is firmly into the danger category. Actual low temps may hit 0 or below. #kywx
Wind chills at times will reach -5 to -15 degrees. This is firmly into the danger category. Actual low temps may hit 0 or below. #kywx
A strengthening low rolls in late tonight with some storms, a lot of rain and a lot of wind.
A corridor of 40mph-50mph gusts will be likely along and ahead of the track of the low. Models are trending higher with these gusts.
Would be a great time for a Wind Advisory. #kywx
A corridor of 40mph-50mph gusts will be likely along and ahead of the track of the low. Models are trending higher with these gusts.
Would be a great time for a Wind Advisory. #kywx
December 28, 2024 at 4:38 PM
A strengthening low rolls in late tonight with some storms, a lot of rain and a lot of wind.
A corridor of 40mph-50mph gusts will be likely along and ahead of the track of the low. Models are trending higher with these gusts.
Would be a great time for a Wind Advisory. #kywx
A corridor of 40mph-50mph gusts will be likely along and ahead of the track of the low. Models are trending higher with these gusts.
Would be a great time for a Wind Advisory. #kywx
Here's a look at the Winter Weather Advisory for far southeastern Kentucky. These areas may pick up a few inches of slushy wet snow early Wednesday. #kywx
December 11, 2024 at 3:51 AM
Here's a look at the Winter Weather Advisory for far southeastern Kentucky. These areas may pick up a few inches of slushy wet snow early Wednesday. #kywx
Already at 2” in the Andover area of Lexington and it’s still coming down with more snow overnight. Some areas will top 3” by morning. #kywx
December 1, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Already at 2” in the Andover area of Lexington and it’s still coming down with more snow overnight. Some areas will top 3” by morning. #kywx
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Snow showers and flurries develop tonight and take us into Black Friday with the best chance in central and eastern Kentucky. I can't rule out a deck duster.
The HRRR Future Radar shows our flake action. #kywx
The HRRR Future Radar shows our flake action. #kywx
November 28, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Snow showers and flurries develop tonight and take us into Black Friday with the best chance in central and eastern Kentucky. I can't rule out a deck duster.
The HRRR Future Radar shows our flake action. #kywx
The HRRR Future Radar shows our flake action. #kywx
Rain may end as a period of light snow late tonight across northern Kentucky into the Bluegrass Region.
The future radar from the Hi Res NAM shows this well and also picks up on the Thanksgiving night snow showers and flurries. #kywx
The future radar from the Hi Res NAM shows this well and also picks up on the Thanksgiving night snow showers and flurries. #kywx
November 27, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Rain may end as a period of light snow late tonight across northern Kentucky into the Bluegrass Region.
The future radar from the Hi Res NAM shows this well and also picks up on the Thanksgiving night snow showers and flurries. #kywx
The future radar from the Hi Res NAM shows this well and also picks up on the Thanksgiving night snow showers and flurries. #kywx
Rain rolls in late Wednesday into early Thanksgiving with the chance for some flakes to mix in across the north. A few flurries and snow showers then show up Thanksgiving night across central and eastern Kentucky. You can see all that on the Hi Res NAM. #kywx
November 26, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Rain rolls in late Wednesday into early Thanksgiving with the chance for some flakes to mix in across the north. A few flurries and snow showers then show up Thanksgiving night across central and eastern Kentucky. You can see all that on the Hi Res NAM. #kywx
Here's the Winter Weather Advisory through early Friday morning. This matches up well with the area I've been highlighting for the best accumulations tonight. #kywx
November 21, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Here's the Winter Weather Advisory through early Friday morning. This matches up well with the area I've been highlighting for the best accumulations tonight. #kywx
No changes to the forecast we've had out for several days now. Periods of light snow and snow showers show up tomorrow with a band of light to moderate snow arriving Thursday evening.
The Hi-Res NAM future radar shows all this and a 3rd wave of mix/snow late Friday. #kywx
The Hi-Res NAM future radar shows all this and a 3rd wave of mix/snow late Friday. #kywx
November 20, 2024 at 3:28 PM
No changes to the forecast we've had out for several days now. Periods of light snow and snow showers show up tomorrow with a band of light to moderate snow arriving Thursday evening.
The Hi-Res NAM future radar shows all this and a 3rd wave of mix/snow late Friday. #kywx
The Hi-Res NAM future radar shows all this and a 3rd wave of mix/snow late Friday. #kywx
The NAM and Hi Res NAM are in a giving mood as they show a broader snow system impacting more of the region Thursday night.
Here's the future radar from the Hi Res NAM showing the snow showers/squalls Thursday followed by the light/moderate snow Thursday night. #kywx
Here's the future radar from the Hi Res NAM showing the snow showers/squalls Thursday followed by the light/moderate snow Thursday night. #kywx
November 20, 2024 at 2:42 AM
The NAM and Hi Res NAM are in a giving mood as they show a broader snow system impacting more of the region Thursday night.
Here's the future radar from the Hi Res NAM showing the snow showers/squalls Thursday followed by the light/moderate snow Thursday night. #kywx
Here's the future radar from the Hi Res NAM showing the snow showers/squalls Thursday followed by the light/moderate snow Thursday night. #kywx
Some pretty intense snow showers may show up Thursday afternoon ahead of the main snow band moving in later that night. The HRRR future radar shows these snow showers/squalls. #kywx
November 19, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Some pretty intense snow showers may show up Thursday afternoon ahead of the main snow band moving in later that night. The HRRR future radar shows these snow showers/squalls. #kywx
Not only will we see the first flakes of the season, but we have a real possibility of picking up light accumulations Thursday night and Friday morning.
The "Best Chance" shows the area with the greatest potential. #kywx
The "Best Chance" shows the area with the greatest potential. #kywx
November 19, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Not only will we see the first flakes of the season, but we have a real possibility of picking up light accumulations Thursday night and Friday morning.
The "Best Chance" shows the area with the greatest potential. #kywx
The "Best Chance" shows the area with the greatest potential. #kywx
Watch how the GFS brings a couple rounds of light snow into central and eastern Kentucky Thursday into Friday. Minor accumulations can't be ruled out if this is right. #kywx
November 18, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Watch how the GFS brings a couple rounds of light snow into central and eastern Kentucky Thursday into Friday. Minor accumulations can't be ruled out if this is right. #kywx
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November 17, 2024 at 7:32 PM
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