Springtime weather in Kentucky can be unpredictable and is usually all over the place. It isn’t unusual for the Bluegrass State to see warm sunshine, heavy rain, and snow all in one week, or even over just a few days. While we hope that spring ends up going out like a lamb, many weather experts are warning that spring in Kentucky and the rest of the country may include more tornadoes than usual. Only time will tell, but it’s best to be prepared for a more active tornado season as we continue on through spring in Kentucky.

Weather in Kentucky is unpredictable all year long, as you never really know what the next day may bring.

Flickr poo dog Especially during spring in Kentucky, it seems we tend to get a mixed bag of weather patterns and that usually includes our fair share of tornadoes.

Severe weather and maps like the one below are not unusual throughout March, April, and May.

Flickr/frankieleon As our temperatures try to get warmer and the atmosphere rapidly changes, our weather experts are kept busy keeping us informed as to what’s to come, and this spring may be especially busy.

Many weather experts are predicting that the country as a whole will see more tornadoes and tornado warnings this year than in years’ past.

Facebook/Kentucky Tornado Watch You can read about some of the reports on the on the U.S. Tornadoes website and also see a video with more information on Accuweather’s site.

On average, Kentucky sees about 21 tornadoes a year and is said to be a part of “Hoosier Alley.”

Flickr/State Farm This newer tornado alley does seem to see a heightened number of tornadoes and of course we’ve all experienced some of these strong storms in the past. 1974 was a particularly terrifying year as a portion of our state was hit by tornadoes, a storm that led to 77 deaths in Kentucky.

Kentucky has already seen an active storm season this spring with several strong storms dropping hail and producing heavy thunder and lightning.

Flickr/Kentucky Photo File If you’ve lived in Kentucky awhile, then you know to be prepared for these storms and to also be prepared in the case that you happen to lose power for an extended period of time.

As terrifying as storms can be, there is a certain beauty and fascination about them that often leads to locals sitting on their front porches, watching the storm roll in.

Flickr/Ken Lund The photo above shows a thunderstorm over Eastern Kentucky, captured from the sky.

We hope that this prediction of an active season will lead to nothing more than the typical thunderstorms and winds that we see that don’t leave much damage.

Flickr/Niccolò Ubalducci These incredible acts of nature are definitely fascinating, and be sure to be aware this spring when the atmosphere changes and those dark clouds appear.

This season is a beautiful time of year in the Bluegrass, but it’s also a time when we do tend to see some severe weather. Be on the look out, keep an eye on the weather reports, but be sure to still try and enjoy a lovely spring in Kentucky. What is your favorite season in Kentucky? Do you think we’ll see more tornadoes in Kentucky this year? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

Flickr poo dog

Especially during spring in Kentucky, it seems we tend to get a mixed bag of weather patterns and that usually includes our fair share of tornadoes.

Flickr/frankieleon

As our temperatures try to get warmer and the atmosphere rapidly changes, our weather experts are kept busy keeping us informed as to what’s to come, and this spring may be especially busy.

Facebook/Kentucky Tornado Watch

You can read about some of the reports on the on the U.S. Tornadoes website and also see a video with more information on Accuweather’s site.

Flickr/State Farm

This newer tornado alley does seem to see a heightened number of tornadoes and of course we’ve all experienced some of these strong storms in the past. 1974 was a particularly terrifying year as a portion of our state was hit by tornadoes, a storm that led to 77 deaths in Kentucky.

Flickr/Kentucky Photo File

If you’ve lived in Kentucky awhile, then you know to be prepared for these storms and to also be prepared in the case that you happen to lose power for an extended period of time.

Flickr/Ken Lund

The photo above shows a thunderstorm over Eastern Kentucky, captured from the sky.

Flickr/Niccolò Ubalducci

These incredible acts of nature are definitely fascinating, and be sure to be aware this spring when the atmosphere changes and those dark clouds appear.

And for some proof that spring in Kentucky is the most beautiful time of year, take a look at these lovely photos.

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