How Hot Was This July??? Regionwide

Thanks to the NWS office here in Louisville for verification of our 80+ degree dewpoints. I calculated 19 hours of at least 80 degree dewpoint readings and they provided the verifiable data below...

Date	Time (UTC)		Td
07/11/11	21:56		80
07/11/11	22:56		80
07/11/11	23:56		80
07/12/11	0:56		80
07/12/11	1:56		80
07/12/11	2:56		80
07/12/11	3:56		80
07/12/11	4:56		80
07/12/11	5:56		80
07/12/11	6:56		80
07/12/11	7:56		80
07/12/11	8:56		80
07/12/11	9:56		80
07/12/11	10:56		80
07/12/11	11:56		81
07/12/11	12:56		81
07/12/11	13:56		81
07/20/11	16:56		80
07/20/11	18:56		80

Speaking of the NWS office in Louisville, on their Web page, check out the number of consecutive days we have been in the 90's and their current forecast for the next several days. There is a chance we could see another record, this one for most consecutive days in the 90's, which currently stands at 22. Click HERE.

I've mentioned in a previous post that Louisville could see its 3rd hottest July on record after today. This will replace last year's 3rd hottest year position.

Let's take a look at other locations in our region...
Lexington - looks to see their 8-9th warmest July on record
Frankfort - 10th warmest July on record
Bowling Green - 5-6th warmest July on record

Indianapolis will possibly close in on their hottest month in 75 years.
Also, it may be their driest July on record!

MS