Isolated showers and storms early will lead to more widespread rain chances later in the day

LEXINGTON, Ky. ( ABC 36 NEWS NOW ) – It’s another warm and muggy start to the day across Central and Eastern Kentucky, with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms already affecting parts of southern and eastern portions of the state this morning. So far, Lexington has managed to stay dry—but that won’t last forever.

As we move into the afternoon and evening, our attention turns to the potential for stronger storms. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of our region under a Level 2 out of 5 Severe Risk , meaning scattered strong to severe storms will be possible. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary concern, though isolated large hail can’t be ruled out. Localized heavy to torr

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