LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Several counties in the Louisville Metro area are now in a moderate drought, according to new data released Thursday.
The U.S. Drought Monitor issues new maps every Thursday. Jefferson County and surrounding counties in Kentucky and southern Indiana are experiencing a moderate drought.
Portions of Owen and Grant counties in Kentucky to the northeast are in a severe drought.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has reported just 0.08 inches of rain so far this month. According to the National Weather Service, Louisville saw 0.99 inches of rain in August, much lower than the 3.33 average for the month.
July brought 5.91 inches of rain, but just 1.78 inches fell in June.
Remnants of Hurricane Francine will make their way north into the Louisville area Friday and should drop much-needed precipitation.
Rain will most likely be scattered to widespread beginning Thursday night and affecting us through the morning and midday hours Friday. Some of the rain may be heavy, so use caution with travel for the Friday morning commute.
Between 1-2 inches of rain is possible depending on where you live.
