Saturday, March 7
NWS Alerts Active This Day
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 11:35AM CST until March 14 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Indiana...Kentucky... Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam and Mount Vernon. .Recent and expected heavy rains are projected to raise water levels into flood next week on the Ohio River at Mount Vernon and J.T. Myers Dam. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood later in the week. For the Ohio River...including Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Mount Vernon.
WHEN From Monday afternoon to Saturday, March 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 27.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday afternoon to a crest of 35.8 feet Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, March 13. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 11:35AM CST until March 15 at 3:25AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The National Weather Service in Paducah KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Indiana...Kentucky... Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam and Mount Vernon. .Recent and expected heavy rains are projected to raise water levels into flood next week on the Ohio River at Mount Vernon and J.T. Myers Dam. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood later in the week. For the Ohio River...including Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam.
WHEN From Monday morning to Sunday, March 15. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 27.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Monday morning to a crest of 38.9 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, March 14. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 11:47AM CST until March 14 at 5:48AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana...Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and Shawneetown. .Recent and expected heavy rains are projected to raise water levels into flood by next week on the Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and Shawneetown. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood later in the week. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Newburgh Dam.
WHEN From Sunday morning to Saturday, March 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 29.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Sunday morning to a crest of 39.9 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Friday, March 13. - Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 6 at 11:47AM CST until March 15 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Indiana...Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and Shawneetown. .Recent and expected heavy rains are projected to raise water levels into flood by next week on the Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and Shawneetown. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood later in the week. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Shawneetown.
WHEN From late Sunday night to Sunday, March 15. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:30 AM CST Friday the stage was 25.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 35.2 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 15. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued March 7 at 9:59AM CST until March 7 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, including the following counties, Massac and Pope, western Kentucky, including the following counties, Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston and McCracken, and southeast Missouri, including the following county, Mississippi.
WHEN Until noon CST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 959 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Paducah, Mayfield, Metropolis, Charleston, East Prairie, Cairo, Calvert City, Fulton, Hickman, Clinton, La Center, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Lone Oak, Reidland, Towosahgy State Historic Site, Big Oak Tree State Park, Brookport, Bertrand and Barlow. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued March 7 at 10:17AM CST until March 7 at 10:45AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
At 1017 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles west of Murray, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD Tornado.
SOURCE Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Murray around 1025 AM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Hardin, Kirksey, and Harris Grove.
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 10:22AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
At 1021 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Salem to near Demumbers Bay Campground to 6 miles southwest of Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Princeton, Eddyville, Hillman Ferry Campground, Energy Lake Campground, Woodlands Nature Station, Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area, Demumbers Bay Campground, Land Between The Lakes Area, Cravens Bay Campground, Farmersville, Rockcastle, Kuttawa, Fredonia, Fryer, and Dycusburg. This includes the following highways... Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 34 and 58. Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 68 and 84.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 7 at 10:27AM CST until March 7 at 5:00PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 24 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY CALDWELL CHRISTIAN HOPKINS LYON MCLEAN MUHLENBERG TODD TRIGG THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CADIZ, CALHOUN, EDDYVILLE, ELKTON, GREENVILLE, HOPKINSVILLE, MADISONVILLE, AND PRINCETON.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 7 at 11:32AM EST until March 7 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 24 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 16 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY GRAYSON GREEN HARDIN HART LARUE NELSON OHIO IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY ALLEN BARREN BUTLER EDMONSON LOGAN METCALFE MONROE SIMPSON WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALLENDALE, ALVATON, ATHERTONVILLE, BAIZETOWN, BARDSTOWN, BEAUMONT, BEAVER DAM, BEDA, BLACK GNAT, BOWLING GREEN, BOYCE, BUFFALO, CANMER, CAVE CITY, CECILIA, COXS CREEK, CROMWELL, DEATSVILLE, DUNBAR, EDMONTON, EIGHTY EIGHT, ELIZABETHTOWN, EXIE, FLAT ROCK, FOREST SPRINGS, FORT KNOX, FRANKLIN, GASCON, GLASGOW, GREENSBURG, HALFWAY, HARDYVILLE, HARTFORD, HAYWOOD, HESTAND, HIGHGROVE, HILLVIEW, HODGENVILLE, HORSE CAVE, KESSINGER, KNOB LICK, LECTA, LEITCHFIELD, LOGANSPORT, LUCAS, LYONS, MAGNOLIA, MAYNARD, MORGANTOWN, MUD LICK, MUNFORDVILLE, PIERCE, PLANO, PRENTISS, PRICES MILL, PROVIDENCE, QUALITY, RADCLIFF, REX, RICHARDSVILLE, ROCKBRIDGE, ROSINE, RUSSELLVILLE, SAMUELS, SCOTTSVILLE, STEPHENSBURG, SUMMER SHADE, SUMMERSVILLE, TOMPKINSVILLE, UNO, AND WISDOM.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 7 at 10:38AM CST until March 7 at 11:15AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Calloway County in western Kentucky... Southeastern Marshall County in western Kentucky... Southwestern Trigg County in western Kentucky... * Until 1115 AM CST. * At 1038 AM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of Turkey Bay to near Murray to 10 miles northwest of Paris Landing State Park, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Turkey Bay, Golden Pond Visitors Center, Wranglers Campground, Land Between The Lakes Area, Canton, Aurora, New Concord, and Linton.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued March 7 at 10:45AM CST until March 7 at 1:45PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE A portion of western Kentucky, including the following counties, Caldwell, Calloway, Crittenden, Daviess, Henderson, Hopkins, Lyon, Marshall, McLean, Union and Webster.
WHEN Until 145 PM CST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1044 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Evansville, Owensboro, Henderson, Madisonville, Murray, Mount Vernon, Princeton, Benton, Morganfield, Providence, Marion, Dawson Springs, Calvert City, Eddyville, Sturgis, Calhoun, Breckinridge Center, Cravens Bay Campground, Woodlands Nature Station and Demumbers Bay Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 10:47AM CST until March 15 at 4:25PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana...Illinois... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and at Shawneetown. .Recent and expected heavy rain will raise the Ohio River into flood soon at Newburgh Dam and Shawneetown. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Shawneetown.
WHEN From Sunday evening to Sunday, March 15. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CST Saturday the stage was 29.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 36.5 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday, March 15. - Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 10:47AM CST until March 14 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana...Illinois... Ohio River at Newburgh Dam and at Shawneetown. .Recent and expected heavy rain will raise the Ohio River into flood soon at Newburgh Dam and Shawneetown. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Newburgh Dam.
WHEN From Sunday afternoon to Saturday, March 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 34.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 40.6 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, March 14. - Flood stage is 38.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 10:56AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
At 1056 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Olney to Cadiz to 8 miles northwest of Big Rock. Movement was east at 60 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Dawson Springs, Cadiz, Fort Campbell, Clarksville, Nortonville, Pembroke, Mortons Gap, Crofton, Graham, Cobb, White Plains, St. Charles, Lafayette, Hawkins, and Herndon. This includes the following highways... Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 57 and 92. Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 85 and 108. Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 39 and 50. Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 34.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for western, south central and northwestern Kentucky.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 11:01AM CST until March 14 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam and Mount Vernon. .Recent and expected heavy rains are projected to raise water levels above flood stage by early Monday morning on the Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam and at Mount Vernon. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood later in the week. For the Ohio River...including Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Mount Vernon.
WHEN From late Sunday night to Saturday, March 14. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 29.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 36.8 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, March 14. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 7 at 11:01AM CST until March 15 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana... Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam and Mount Vernon. .Recent and expected heavy rains are projected to raise water levels above flood stage by early Monday morning on the Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam and at Mount Vernon. Both locations are projected to crest in minor flood later in the week. For the Ohio River...including Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam.
WHEN From late Sunday night to Sunday, March 15. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 31.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 39.5 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, March 14. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 7 at 11:23AM CST until March 7 at 11:45AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
At 1123 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Hopkinsville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Hopkinsville, Pembroke, and Herndon. This includes the following highways... Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 72 and 82. Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 20.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 11:36AM CST by NWS Louisville KY
At 1136 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Whitesville to 6 miles southwest of Hartford to near Powderly. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hartford, Morgantown, Casey, Beaver Dam, Centertown, Mchenry, Rockport, Rochester, Steff, and Mining City.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for south central and central Kentucky.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 11:40AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
At 1139 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Central City to 6 miles southeast of Weir to 9 miles north of Pembroke to near Oak Grove. Movement was southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Central City, Elkton, Fort Campbell, Clarksville, Guthrie, Pembroke, Powderly, Greenville, Dunmor, Weir, Drakesboro, Trenton, Justice, Everett, Allensville, Allegre, and Clifty. This includes the following highways... Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 83 and 92. Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 54 and 65. Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 7 and 9.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for south central Kentucky.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 7 at 11:45AM CST until March 7 at 12:30PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Christian County in south central Kentucky... Central Todd County in south central Kentucky... * Until 1230 PM CST. * At 1144 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Pembroke, or 9 miles east of Hopkinsville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Elkton, Pembroke, Justice, and Allensville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 11:57AM CST by NWS Louisville KY
At 1157 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles south of Weir to near Elkton to Fort Campbell. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Russellville, Anderson, Lewisburg, Insco, Gordonsville, Spa, Epleys, Dennis, Wolf Lick, and Crossroad.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for south central Kentucky.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Louisville KY
At 1200 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 16 miles west of Leitchfield to 6 miles west of Morgantown. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Leitchfield, Morgantown, Casey, Lee, Clarkson, Caneyville, Woodbury, Concord, Roundhill, and Steff.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for south central and central Kentucky.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 1:20PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 120 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pebble, or 9 miles south of Flemingsburg, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Flemingsburg, Pecks Ridge, Triplett, Tilton, Odessa, Pebble, Ringos Mills, Muses Mills, Hillsboro, Sherburne, Wallingford, Grange City, Plummers Landing, Poplar Plains, Foxport, Waltz, Goddard, and Oakley.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 1:23PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
At 122 PM EST/1222 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Leitchfield to 14 miles northwest of Brownsville to 10 miles south of Morgantown. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Bowling Green, Leitchfield, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Lee, Clarkson, Caneyville, Oakland, Woodbury, and Girkin.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EST/500 PM CST/ for south central and central Kentucky.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 7 at 2:16PM EST until March 7 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 24 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY GREEN HART LARUE NELSON IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY ALLEN BARREN EDMONSON METCALFE MONROE SIMPSON WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENDALE, ALVATON, ATHERTONVILLE, BARDSTOWN, BEAUMONT, BLACK GNAT, BOWLING GREEN, BOYCE, BUFFALO, CANMER, CAVE CITY, COXS CREEK, DEATSVILLE, EDMONTON, EIGHTY EIGHT, EXIE, FLAT ROCK, FOREST SPRINGS, FRANKLIN, GASCON, GLASGOW, GREENSBURG, HALFWAY, HARDYVILLE, HAYWOOD, HESTAND, HIGHGROVE, HILLVIEW, HODGENVILLE, HORSE CAVE, KESSINGER, KNOB LICK, LECTA, LUCAS, LYONS, MAGNOLIA, MAYNARD, MUD LICK, MUNFORDVILLE, PIERCE, PLANO, PRICES MILL, PROVIDENCE, REX, RICHARDSVILLE, ROCKBRIDGE, SAMUELS, SCOTTSVILLE, SUMMER SHADE, SUMMERSVILLE, TOMPKINSVILLE, UNO, AND WISDOM.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 2:16PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
At 216 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles south of Bardstown, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bardstown, Springfield, New Haven, Loretto, Lyons, Burkes Spring, Dant, Booker, Nerinx, and Botland.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EST for central Kentucky.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 2:17PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
At 217 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Liberty, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Liberty, Stanford, Hustonville, South Fork, Boneyville, Kings Mountain, Jumbo, Ottenheim, Mount Salem, and Geneva.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 2:20PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
At 220 PM EST/120 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Hodgenville to near Three Springs. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hodgenville, Greensburg, Monroe, Loretto, Raywick, Burkes Spring, Boundary Oak, Dant, Lobb, and White Rose.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EST/500 PM CST/ for central Kentucky.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 2:37PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 237 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Ramey, or near Morehead, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Morehead, Marshall, Salt Lick, Cranston, Ramey, Peasticks, Moore's Ferry, Triplett, Christy, Hilda, Sharkey, Polksville, Farmers, Munson, Brandy, Bluestone, Haldeman, Clearfield, Rodburn, and Freestone. THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers 125 and 148.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 2:41PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
At 241 PM EST/141 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles west of Lebanon to 6 miles west of Three Springs. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Campbellsville, Lebanon, Greensburg, Bradfordsville, Pickett, Node, Arista, Fry, South Campbellsville, and Romine.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EST/500 PM CST/ for south central and central Kentucky.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 1:45PM CST by NWS Louisville KY
At 145 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Scottsville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Scottsville, Fleet, Rodemer, Oak Forest, Maynard, Walnut Hill, Mount Zion, Petroleum, Alonzo, and Chapel Hill.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CST for south central Kentucky.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued March 7 at 3:26PM EST until March 7 at 6:30PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Bourbon and Clark.
WHEN Until 630 PM EST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 326 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Winchester, North Middletown, Pretty Run, Renick, Constant Station, Judianne Estates, Lyndale, Old Pine Grove, Colby and Tebbs. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued March 7 at 3:44PM EST until March 7 at 5:30PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE The Flood Advisory is for northwestern portions of Bath and Montgomery counties in Kentucky.
WHEN The Flood Advisory is in effect until 530 PM EST.
IMPACTS Minor flooding is expected in low lying and poor drainage areas and along small streams. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 337 PM EST, Weather radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms has occurred, with more than an inch having fallen in some locations as of 3:30 PM and heavy rainfall persisting. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Sharpsburg, Stoops, Bethel, Judy, Reynoldsville, Sideview, Grassy Lick and Pebble.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:10PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 410 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Vortex, or over Campton, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Campton, Simpson, Henry, Lewis, Fincastle, Lexie, Rexville, Fillmore, Bethanna, Pekin, Pence, Wonnie, Sellars, Panama, Wilhurst, Gosneyville, Vada, Woodsbend, High Falls, and Lane. THIS INCLUDES Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 42 and 66.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:15PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 415 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lerose, or near Booneville, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Jackson, Booneville, Simpson, Turin, Burkhart, Southfork, Cowcreek, Grass, Chestnut Gap, Copebranch, Noctor, Rock Lick, Vancleve, Scoville, Moct, Wilhurst, Lerose, War Creek, Elkatawa, and Inverness.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:55PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 454 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Whick to near Tanksley to Lynn Camp. Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Manchester, Buckhorn, Goose Rock, Bush, Herron, Hooker, Cottongin, Valjean, House, Hector, Boho, Arnett, Dorthae, Tanksley, Sebastian's Branch, Panco, Watts, Mill Pond, Altro, and Bush Branch. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 9 and 39. Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 30 and 31.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 4:59PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 459 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Galen to near Daisydell. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Salyersville, Inez, Mason, Martin, Allen, Oaklawn Estates, Vail, Davella, Lancer, Falcon, Whitehouse, Burning Fork, Collista, West Van Lear, West Royalton Station, Williamsport, Blue River, and Milo. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 72 and 76. Kentucky Highway 3 in Floyd County between mile markers 1 and 4. Kentucky Highway 3 in Johnson County Kentucky Highway 3 in Martin County between mile markers 1 and 9. Kentucky Highway 80 in Floyd County between mile markers 2 and 14. U.S. Highway 23 in Floyd County between mile markers 10 and 21. U.S. Highway 23 in Johnson County between mile markers 0 and 16.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 5:06PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 506 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mount Victory to Great Meadows Campsites. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Whitley City, Burnside, Parmleysville, Sloans Valley, Cumberland Falls S.P., Co- Operative, Bronston, Ritner, Krupp, Youngs Creek, Bark Camp, Blue Heron, Honeybee, Coopersville, Holly Bay Rec. Area, Greenwood, Beulah Heights, Alpine, Kidds Crossing, and Baldrock.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 5:24PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 524 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Daisydell to Gays Creek to near Hector. Movement was east at 35 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Hazard, Manchester, Hyden, Buckhorn, Buck, Vail, Handshoe, Shoal, Emmalena, Bearville, Barcreek, Beech, Thousandsticks, Hooker, Bulan, Avawam, Decoy, Bolyn, Saul, and Noble. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 16 and 21, and between mile markers 24 and 59. Kentucky Highway 80 in Floyd County between mile markers 1 and 3. Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile markers 1 and 20. Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 9 and 15.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
How Did We Do?
Comparing our AI forecast to actual observations from Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Regional Assessments
Purchase Area
Northwest Pennyrile
Southwest Pennyrile
Barren River
Louisville Metro
Lincoln Trail
Lake Cumberland
Northern Kentucky
Inner Bluegrass
Bluegrass Foothills
Northeast Kentucky
Southeast Kentucky
Windy and Unseasonably Warm Saturday with Widespread Rain
A potent spring-like storm system will traverse Kentucky on Saturday, bringing unseasonably warm temperatures in the 70s and low 80s alongside widespread rain and impactful wind gusts. While no wintry weather is expected, a strong cold front will sweep from west to east during the afternoon and evening, triggering a sharp temperature drop and gusty conditions across the Commonwealth.
Confidence Assessment
High agreement exists across all model suites regarding the precipitation type (all rain) and the unseasonably warm thermal profile. Uncertainty is primarily limited to localized rainfall amounts and the peak magnitude of wind gusts.
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Purchase Area
Rain will be most consistent during the morning and midday hours, with accumulations around 0.8 inches. Expect breezy conditions as temperatures drop from the upper 60s into the 50s following the cold front.
Northwest Pennyrile
Expect a wet and windy Saturday as rain moves through between 10 AM and 4 PM. Rainfall totals will average about 0.6 inches, with wind gusts reaching up to 45 mph.
Southwest Pennyrile
A very warm day with temperatures in the low 70s will be met by nearly an inch of rain. The heaviest rain is expected during the early afternoon, accompanied by gusty winds.
Barren River
Temperatures will surge into the upper 70s to near 80 degrees before afternoon rain arrive. Rainfall will be moderate, around 0.4 inches, but wind gusts over 40 mph are likely.
Louisville Metro
Rain and gusty winds will move into the metro by lunchtime, making for a messy afternoon. Expect around 0.6 inches of rain and wind gusts frequently reaching 40 mph.
Lincoln Trail
The main story will be the wind, with gusts potentially hitting 43 mph. Rain will be most likely in the late afternoon, with accumulations around 0.4 inches.
Lake Cumberland
It will feel like spring with temperatures reaching the upper 70s. Rain will hold off until evening, with around 0.3 inches expected and gusts over 35 mph.
Northern Kentucky
Expect a wet Saturday with on-and-off rain totaling around 0.7 inches. While the air will be mild in the 70s, winds will gust to 40 mph at times.
Inner Bluegrass
Wind will be the primary concern, with gusts reaching 45 to 48 mph. Rain will arrive late in the afternoon, but totals will be relatively light at 0.3 inches.
Bluegrass Foothills
Winds will be very strong today, gusting over 40 mph. Most of the day will be dry and warm, with light rain arriving late in the afternoon.
Northeast Kentucky
Temperatures will approach record highs in the 80s before rain arrives. Rain will mostly be an evening event, with totals staying below 0.2 inches.
Southeast Kentucky
A beautiful, warm start to the day with highs in the upper 70s. Rain showers will move in during the late evening, but amounts will be light.
Possible Outcomes
Weather forecasting involves uncertainty. Below are two scenarios representing the range of possible outcomes: the "Boom" scenario shows the worst-case/highest-impact result if conditions align unfavorably, while the "Bust" scenario shows the best-case/lowest-impact result if the forecast doesn't materialize as expected.
The 'Boom' Scenario
If the cold front slows and convective elements train over the same areas, localized rainfall totals could exceed 1.5 inches in the West and North, potentially leading to minor nuisance flooding in urban areas.
The 'Bust' Scenario
If the dry slot in the mid-levels is more pronounced, precipitation may be more scattered and lighter, particularly in the Bluegrass and Eastern Kentucky, resulting in totals staying below 0.25 inches.
Model Disagreements
When models disagree, a call must be made to determine the most likely outcome. This decision is based on a combination of factors including model performance, historical data, and the models general accounting of each climatic region of Kentucky.
The Northern Bullseye Conflict
The NAM suggests a heavy precipitation bullseye of over 1.3 inches in Northern Kentucky, while the GFS, Euro, and GEM focus the highest totals (0.8-1.0 inches) in the Purchase and Southwest Pennyrile regions.
Why EURO Wins
The NAM often exhibits convective feedback loops that over-amplify localized QPF. The global models (Euro/GFS/GEM) show better synoptic consistency regarding the moisture plume orientation and isentropic lift axis.
The Momentum Transfer War
The GEM and NAM are much more aggressive with surface wind gusts, predicting 45-50 mph, whereas the GFS and Euro are more conservative, topping out at 35-40 mph.
Why GEM Wins
In high-WAA setups with a 50kt LLJ, global models often under-resolve boundary layer mixing. The GEM and NAM provide a more realistic depiction of momentum transfer ahead of a sharp cold front.
Celestial Almanac
Waning Gibbous
Purchase Area
Northwest Pennyrile
Southwest Pennyrile
Barren River
Louisville Metro
Lincoln Trail
Lake Cumberland
Northern Kentucky
Inner Bluegrass
Bluegrass Foothills
Northeast Kentucky
Southeast Kentucky
Dive Deeper Into the Models
This forecast is a synthesis of raw data from the NAM, GFS, ECMWF, and GEM models. These models provide detailed atmospheric analyses including 500mb vorticity, precipitation rates, and more. You can take a look at the raw model data by clicking the links below.