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Saturday, March 15, 2025

High Risk for Severe Weather in the South

 A rare High Risk has been issued for portions of Mississippi and Alabama for the potential of a tornado (some of which will be strong/violent) & severe weather outbreak. 30% hatched significant tornado and 45% hatched significant damaging wind threat for portions of Mississippi and Alabama. Outside of the High Risk Area, widespread severe weather with all modes is expected with threats decreasing farther North.





For Central Kentucky 

Widespread rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop over the next few hours and push easteard. Heavy rain and damaging winds are the primary threat, but the tornado threat is non zero. eastward. A Flood Watch has been issued in advance. Non thunderstorm winds will continue to gust up to 50 mph throughout the day, see wind advisory below the Flood Watch. 


Flood Watch


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


* WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central Kentucky, including the following areas, in east central Kentucky, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison KY, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Scott KY and Woodford. In north central Kentucky, Larue, Nelson and Washington


KY. In south central Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson, Taylor and Warren.


* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.


* 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. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

- The heaviest rainfall, including repeated rounds of heavy rainfall rates caused by thunderstorms, is expected this afternoon and evening. Excessive rainfall may result in instances of flash flooding.

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


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.



Wind Advisory


* WHAT...South winds gusting to 50 mph.


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


* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ Sunday.


* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.


Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



Friday, March 14, 2025

Lunar Eclipse March 14th, 2025

 Here are a couple pictures of the Total Lunar Eclipse that I took this morning. I may upload more pictures later, but now I am turning my attention to severe weather approaching my area. This is the only Lunar Eclipse of the year and I am very pleased with how the weather turned out in Central Kentucky for the viewing. 


Partial Eclipse 


Totality



Severe Weather Outbreak Today & Tomorrow

 A Moderate Risk for severe weather with all modes likely has been issued for portions of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. Tornadoes within this outlined area stand the greatest chance for tornadoes, some of which could be strong, large hail, and damaging winds 60-100 mph.





A Wind Advisory is also in effect

Wind Advisory

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ this afternoon to 8 PM EDT /7 PM

CDT/ Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

On Saturday the Moderate Risk focus over portions of Dixie Alley. Once more all modes of severe weather is probable.


There is a Slight Risk for flooding due to heavy rain accompanied by severe storms on Saturday.


Radar



Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Severe Weather Threat Friday and Saturday

The Storm Prediction Center has portions of Central Kentucky in a Marginal and Slight risk for strong to severe thunderstorms Friday and Saturday.  A QLCS, line of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected to form and move across the area late Friday night into Saturday. All modes of severe weather will be possible with this line. Widespread severe weather with higher probabilities are possible in the Enhanced Risk area.




Saturday