Weather Edge

After a rainy Thursday, the forecast continues to call for a daily chance for showers and storms through the weekend.

Weekend showers and storms are continuing to improve drought conditions across the region and more rain is possible throughout the week.

Saturday’s rainfall may have helped with the region’s drought conditions, but for some in western Kentucky, the risk of fire still exists.

Severe storms Friday afternoon and evening caused several thousand electric customers to lose electricity and downed some trees.

An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for portions of western Kentucky from Thursday morning to Friday evening.

The “dog days of summer” are nearly upon us, as hot and humid conditions will return in the coming days.