Weather

Temperatures in the region will drop to the mid-30s by 5 p.m. Monday, and an arctic front will push wind chill temperatures to near zero early Tuesday.

Unusually wet conditions earlier this year delayed some planting on Kentucky farms, and now the long, dry spell may affect some of those late-planted crops.

The soup kitchen, on Eighth Street between Clay and Liberty streets, will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

Afternoon heat index values are forecast to exceed 105 degrees through Sunday.

The National Weather Service predicts a 40 percent chance of showers Monday, followed by a 70 percent chance Tuesday. Thunderstorms and damaging wind are possible both days.

If the city catches a break, it'll be snow – and not rain – that will fall during the annual Christmas parade on Saturday.