Several Tri-Staters snapped pictures of some unique looking clouds Tuesday night.

This picture was taken in Clay, Kentucky by Jessica Willett Mays.

Most of the ominous looking cloud formations were that of shelf or roll clouds.  These clouds mark the leading edge of a strong thunderstorm, many times producing gusty winds. 

As dangerous as these storms look, shelf and roll clouds generally do not produce tornadoes.  They sure do make for some interesting pictures, though!

A series of weather systems will push through the Tri-State over the weekend.  We'll have periods of rain by Friday evening, and will continue with showers through Sunday.  Rain amounts will range around an inch north of the Ohio River to more than 2" south of the Ohio River in Western Kentucky. 

Temperatures will hover in the 60's on Saturday and Sunday and then rise into the mid to upper 70's for much of next week.  More rain chances are on the horizon for Wednesday and Thursday.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop, particularly over western Kentucky later this afternoon and evening.  A Severe T-Storm WATCH is in effect for all of our W KY counties until 9 p.m.

A cold front is still scheduled to move in late in the day on Thursday/Thursday night, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms.  Most of the Tri-State has been elevated to a MODERATE RISK for severe weather Thursday.