Severe Weather Threat Today & Tomorrow

Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Kentucky, north central Kentucky, northwest Kentucky and south central Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Boyle, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison and Mercer. In north central Kentucky, Breckinridge, Hardin, Larue, Nelson and Washington. 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 Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected across the watch area. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible and bring a flash flood threat to portions of central and southern Kentucky this evening and overnight. Areas that see repeated rounds of thunderstorm activity will be most susceptible to flash flooding.

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.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and your local media for the latest information

Moderate Risk once again for areas hit hard by flooding. 

There is a Slight Risk for strong to severe thunderstorms tomorrow with the biggest threat being damaging winds and heavy rain. 

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New Flood Watch

 

Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Indiana and central Kentucky.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeating rounds of showers and storms over already saturated grounds will pose a flooding threat for this evening and tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Flooding Threat Continues

NWS SPC continues the Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall Today for Central and Eastern Kentucky, and West Central West Virginia. A Moderate Risk can also be found in portions of Colorado and New Mexico. 

More showers and thunderstorms are expected later today exacerbating an ongoing flooding event in Eastern Kentucky. Training of storms last night and this morning caused several water rescues and flooded homes. Buckhorn Elementary School became submerged under flood waters with water approaching the rooftop in Perry County, Kentucky. This photo was taken by Thomas Joseph and was sent in to fox 56 weather.

While we needed the rainfall, there certainly was no balance in some locations. Eastern Kentucky ended up with 4-8 inches of rainfall last night/this morning.

A Flood Watch has been Issued

 

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT/11 AM EDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Kentucky, north central Kentucky, northwest Kentucky and south central Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas and Woodford. In north central Kentucky, Hardin, Larue, Nelson and Washington. 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...Until 10 AM CDT/11 AM EDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop and move

  over the region in the coming hours. If this precipitation

  keeps passing over the same area, flooding will be possible.

  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Flood Watch in effect, Moderate Risk for Excessive Rainfall

Flood Watch

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of Indiana and Kentucky, including the following counties, in Indiana, Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Orange, Perry, Scott and Washington. In Kentucky, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Casey, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Hardin, Harrison, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Larue, Lincoln, Madison, Marion, Meade, Mercer, Nelson, Nicholas, Oldham, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Taylor, Trimble, Washington and Woodford.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Recent heavy rainfall, combined with locally heavy rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches possible through Wednesday evening could lead to Flash Flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Here is the Day 1 Excessive Rainfall Outlook 

Day 2

Day 3

Strong to Severe Storms Tuesday & Wednesday

 There is the potential for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms across the entire state Tuesday and Wednesday. Damaging winds and heavy rain are the biggest concerns at this time for both days.

Wednesday's Outlook

Any and all rainfall from these showers and thunderstorms are welcomed by many across the state as we have been battling drought. It is also great to get some relief from the 90+ degree heat waves that we have been having these past couple of months. Precipitation for the next couple of weeks look to be above normal.

Heat Waves and Drought Continues

 The rain from training thunderstorms across Central Kentucky last night was quite welcoming as water levels in creeks, river, lakes, and streams have been dropping from high temperatures and the lack of rainfall. The drought concerns continue as another heat wave with 95+ degree temperatures and 100+ heat indexes is on the approach. The Climate Prediction Center has the next 6-10 temperature outlook to be above normal while precipitation is below normal. Looking out west we can see exceptional drought outlined in dark red. 

Please continue to refrain from burning unless necessary just as precaution.  

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Today

Some much needed rain is falling over portions of Kentucky this morning as we battle moderate to severe drought. 

There is also an chance for minor flooding and strong to severe thunderstorms. The most concerns will be heavy rain and gusty winds. Top right: There is a 2% chance for a tornado to two over portions of Missouri, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky. Bottom right: 5% chance for damaging winds across most of Kentucky with 15% in Northeastern Kentucky, Missouri, Southern Illinois, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky. The hail threats are low today at 5% in brown in the bottom left.

Here is the Slight Risk for flash flooding today.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

 A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued 

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 443 IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

CLARK FLOYD HARRISON

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 28 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY

ANDERSON BOURBON BOYLE CLARK FAYETTE FRANKLIN GARRARD HARRISON JESSAMINE MADISON MERCER NICHOLAS SCOTT WOODFORD

IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

BRECKINRIDGE BULLITT HARDIN HENRY JEFFERSON LARUE MEADE NELSON OLDHAM SHELBY SPENCER TRIMBLE WASHINGTON

IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

MARION

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDSTOWN, BEDFORD, BRANDENBURG, CARLISLE, CORYDON, CYNTHIANA, DANVILLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, FRANKFORT, GEORGETOWN, HARDINSBURG, HARRODSBURG, HODGENVILLE, JEFFERSONVILLE, LA GRANGE, LANCASTER, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LEXINGTON, LOUISVILLE, NEW ALBANY, NEW CASTLE, NICHOLASVILLE, PARIS, RICHMOND, SHELBYVILLE, SHEPHERDSVILLE, SPRINGFIELD, TAYLORSVILLE, VERSAILLES, AND WINCHESTER.

The main threats will be damaging winds and hail.

Excessive Heat Warning

 

Excessive Heat Warning

* WHAT...For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 107 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of and south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...For the Excessive Heat Warning, until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Happy Independence Day

 Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Americans, as always I am very proud and blessed to be an American. I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend with their loved ones. It was a hot one indeed, but it did not ruin the fun. Here was some of the fireworks that we had at our family get together on Saturday.

Here's me, I have recently made it a tradition to dress up on the 4th as it is my favorite holiday.

Funny and heart warming story about this dress is that it was misdelivered  to my neighbors house on the 1st. I was not for sure which neighbor had it, but prepared myself to wear something else. My neighbor was very kind enough to bring the dress to us after they noticed the package at their door. I am very pleased to live near such wonderful people. Little do they know how much joy that brought me! If the person who gave it back sees this, I sincerely thank you!

Heat and severe weather threat.

Happy Birthday America! Wishing every American a very happy Independence Day & 4th of July. Most of you who know me closely knows just how much I adore this day. I hope everyone has had a great holiday weekend. 

A heat advisory is in effect for heat index values up to 107 degrees Today through Wednesday.  Tuesday and Wednesday we will be watching the threat for severe thunderstorms.

HEAT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TUESDAY
TO 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of and south central Indiana and north
  central, northwest and south central Kentucky.

* WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Here is the outlook for Tuesday, the main threats will be damaging winds and hail.

Wednesday's severe weather outlook and again damaging winds and hail are the primary hazards.

Strong to severe thunderstorms today

Multiple rounds of scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible today and tonight. The Storm Prediction Center has placed majority of Kentucky in a Marginal Risk. Damaging winds and hail are the main concern. The rain is certainly welcome as we are entering moderate drought. 

Here is the 5% hail threat draped across the state.

Here is the damaging wind threat.

There is a Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding. Areas that recieve multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms will stand the better chance of seeing any flooding.

These storms will be pop ups and may catch some people off guard. As you celebrate the holiday weekend please stay tuned to your local Meteorologists and check radar before spending long periods of time outside or in water. Lighting can strike up to 15 miles outside of thunderstorms.