Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and you're listening to the 6 AM Kentucky Weather Podcast. It's Friday, February 23rd.

Folks, grab your coffee and step outside. It feels like April stole February's keys. Eastern Kentucky is already sitting at 65 degrees. That's nearly 15 degrees above normal. Let that sink in.

Here's the deal. The state's got a nice little temperature gradient going this morning. Down in North Central, you're waking up to 55 degrees with southwest winds pushing 10 to 15 miles an hour. Head over to Central Kentucky and it's 53 degrees. But those gusts could hit 21 miles an hour. Enough to knock a trash can sideways. South Central is the sweet spot at 57 degrees with gentler breezes. And Eastern Kentucky? You're the warm kid in class at 65 degrees. Perfect morning to drink that coffee on the porch.

Tonight temperatures ease back into the upper 30s to low 40s. Nothing dramatic. Tomorrow you'll rebound right into the mid 50s to low 60s. Another day that has no business being this warm in February.

Here's your heads up for the week ahead. This weekend stays gorgeous. Highs running 10 to 15 degrees above normal with sunny skies and light winds. If you've been waiting to get outside, this's your window. One quick note though. Air quality sits at moderate levels, so if you're sensitive, maybe keep the long runs shorter. Early next week looks like more of the same warmth before reality starts creeping back in.

One more thing. Sunrise hits at 6:33 this morning and sunset at 5:18. We're gaining almost three minutes of daylight every single day. Spring is sprinting toward us.

Alright. If these morning updates help you start your day right, share us with a friend. Word of mouth keeps this thing going.

I'll be back at 9 AM with a fresh look. Enjoy this gift of a February day, Kentucky. You've earned it.