The first round of strong to severe thunderstorms are on going across the state. The Moderate Risk is still in effect for additional rounds of storms expected to fire later this afternoon and move through during the late afternoon and evening hours. Tornadoes, some strong, strong damaging winds, flooding, and large to very large hail are all threats with these storms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 10 am est.
Tornado Watch
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northwest, and
south central Kentucky, including the following areas, in east
central Kentucky, Anderson, Boyle, Clark KY, Fayette, Garrard,
Jessamine, Madison, Mercer and Woodford. In north central
Kentucky, Hardin, Larue, Nelson and Washington KY. In northwest
Kentucky, Ohio. In south central Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren,
Butler, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Grayson, Green,
Hart, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson,
Taylor and Warren.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of showers and thunderstorms containing torrential
rainfall will impact the region through tonight. Some
locations may receive multiple rounds of heavy rainfall
leading to high water and flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
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From earlier
Radar
Small hail from this morning storms in Nelson County, KY
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