Northern Kentucky may just be dreaming of a white Christmas this year because it’s probably not happening. Compared to last year’s extreme low temperatures, this year’s Christmas forecast looks vastly different. According to the National Weather Service’s extended outlook, temperatures in NKY are expected to be “likely above” and “leaning above” the normal. This forecast, […]
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Northern Kentucky saw something unique on Tuesday: Was it sleet, graupel or hail?
Written by Jennifer Ketchmark for WCPO Let me set the scene…. Lightning in the distance, the rumble of thunder and then tiny ice pellets falling from the sky — and it didn’t stop, coating the roads. But what in the world was this precipitation type? The ice pellets were very small. In some locations almost […]
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Trick or treat forecast: freezing temperatures, chance of flurries
It may be a white… Halloween? Believe it or not, that’s what’s on the forecast. Halloween morning is expected to be marked by frost, with temperatures in the mid-20s, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Throughout the day, the region should see a high around 47, with rain on and off in the afternoon […]
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Independence sets fall leaf pick-up dates
Independence residents can place bundled leaves and other yard waste outside their property for pick-up on normal trash collection days during the weeks of Oct. 22, Oct. 29 and Nov. 9, according to a recent announcement from the city. “Yard waste includes grass clippings, bushes, branches and leaves,” the announcement said. “Items should either be […]
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Boone County to continue snow, ice services on state roads
Boone County will continue partnering with the state to provide snow and ice services on certain state-owned roadways within the county, officials said. During the last couple of snow and ice seasons, the county has entered an agreement with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to address approximately 50 miles of state roadways, Boone County Assistant County Administrator/County Engineer […]
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NKY experiencing cooler temperatures
Written by Brandon Spinner for WCPO Sunday starts off clear and sunny, but clouds will build through the day as a disturbance comes through. This may also lead to a few isolated showers through Sunday afternoon. Nothing will be heavy if we see anything. Winds will be breezy again, gusting at 10 to 20 mph. […]
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NKwhy: When are the leaves going to change color?
After record-high temperatures last week, it’s fair to say that a lot of Northern Kentuckians are ready for fall. Seriously: Last week was the hottest week of the year, with temperatures reaching higher than they have in 10 years. While the official start of fall isn’t for a few weeks, temperatures are dropping into the […]
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Cold places to shelter during the ‘hottest week of the year’
Local weather reports are calling this week the hottest week of the year. The hottest day of the week is expected to be Thursday. An excessive heat watch is in effect in the afternoon, according to LINK nky partner WCPO. Temperatures are expected to be 98 degrees with a heat index of 105-110 degrees, making it […]
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Feeling the heat? You’re not the only one
The month’s temperatures have been the hottest ever; no exaggeration. July set records for extreme heat (and then set more records as the month went on). If there’s any silver lining for people in Northern Kentucky, the region’s high temperatures haven’t been nearly as severe as other parts of the country or the world. Phoenix, […]
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Flash flood warnings issued for Boone and Kenton counties
The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for Boone and Kenton Counties as of 11:26 p.m. on July 27 and extending until 1:45 a.m. on July 28. Affected areas include Covington, Florence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Elsmere, Fort Mitchell, Villa Hills, Fort Wright, Ludlow, Crescent Springs, Crestview Hills, Lakeside Park and Burlington. Residents are advised […]
