Wednesday, March 11
NWS Alerts Active This Day
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 10 at 11:05AM CDT until March 13 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana...Illinois... Ohio River at Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Newburgh Dam, and Shawneetown. .Recent heavy rain will cause minor flooding along portions of the Ohio River. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Mount Vernon.
WHEN Until Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Monday, March 09 the stage was 35.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to a crest of 36.8 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 10 at 11:05AM CDT until March 14 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana...Illinois... Ohio River at Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Newburgh Dam, and Shawneetown. .Recent heavy rain will cause minor flooding along portions of the Ohio River. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam.
WHEN Until Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 37.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 38.3 feet Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 10 at 11:05AM CDT until March 12 at 8:12PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana...Illinois... Ohio River at Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Newburgh Dam, and Shawneetown. .Recent heavy rain will cause minor flooding along portions of the Ohio River. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Newburgh Dam.
WHEN Until Thursday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 40.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 40.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 38.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 40.2 feet on 04/22/2019. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 10 at 11:05AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...Indiana...Illinois... Ohio River at Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Newburgh Dam, and Shawneetown. .Recent heavy rain will cause minor flooding along portions of the Ohio River. For the Ohio River...including Newburgh Dam, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Shawneetown.
WHEN Until Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 35.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.6 feet Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - 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.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 11:59PM EDT until March 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
WHERE Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
WHEN From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 10 at 11:16PM CDT until March 11 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
WHERE Portions of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky.
WHEN From 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ to 4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ Wednesday.
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.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 12:39AM EDT until March 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with widespread gusts of 30 to 40 mph expected. Scattered wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph are expected within the advisory area.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
WHEN From 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ this morning to 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening.
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.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 12:41AM EDT until March 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
WHERE Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, and Rowan Counties.
WHEN From 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
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.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 5:22AM CDT until March 11 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 41 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS EDWARDS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FRANKLIN GALLATIN HAMILTON HARDIN JEFFERSON SALINE WABASH WAYNE WHITE WILLIAMSON IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA POSEY IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA GIBSON PIKE SPENCER VANDERBURGH WARRICK IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY DAVIESS HENDERSON UNION THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, BOONVILLE, CARMI, ELIZABETHTOWN, EVANSVILLE, FAIRFIELD, FORT BRANCH, GRAYVILLE, HARRISBURG, HENDERSON, HERRIN, MCLEANSBORO, MORGANFIELD, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT VERNON, OWENSBORO, PETERSBURG, POSEYVILLE, ROCKPORT, SHAWNEETOWN, WEST FRANKFORT, AND WEST SALEM.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 6:23AM EDT until March 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 41 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/ TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA CLARK CRAWFORD DUBOIS FLOYD HARRISON JEFFERSON ORANGE PERRY SCOTT WASHINGTON IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY BRECKINRIDGE BULLITT HANCOCK HARDIN HENRY JEFFERSON MEADE OLDHAM SHELBY SPENCER TRIMBLE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADYEVILLE, ADYEVILLE, BARDSTOWN JUNCTION, BECKS MILL, BECKS MILL, BEDFORD, BELLEVIEW, BELLEVIEW, BRANDENBURG, BROWNSBORO, BROWNSTOWN, BROWNSTOWN, BRYANTSBURG, BRYANTSBURG, BUCKNER, CANTON, CANTON, CECILIA, CEMENTVILLE, CEMENTVILLE, CHAMBERSBURG, CHAMBERSBURG, CHINA, CHINA, CLARK REGIONAL AIRPORT, CLERMONT, CORYDON, CORYDON, DUBOIS, DUBOIS, DUKES, EDWARDSVILLE, EDWARDSVILLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, ELK CREEK, EMINENCE, ENGLISH, EVANS LANDING, EVANS LANDING, FLAHERTY, FLOYDS KNOBS, FLOYDS KNOBS, FORT KNOX, FRENCH LICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, GARFIELD, GATCHEL, GATCHEL, GLEN DEAN, GOSHEN, GOSHEN, GRAEFENBURG, HARDINSBURG, HARNED, HARRISONVILLE, HAWESVILLE, HITCHCOCK, HUNTINGBURG AIRPORT, IRELAND, IRELAND, JASPER, JASPER, JEFFERSONVILLE, JEFFERSONVILLE, KOSSUTH, KOSSUTH, LA GRANGE, LEWISPORT, LITTLE MOUNT, LOUISVILLE, MADISON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, MADRID, MARENGO, MARENGO, MCDANIELS, MCQUADY, MILLTOWN, MILLTOWN, MILTON, MOUNT WASHINGTON, MULDRAUGH, NEW ALBANY, NEW ALBANY, NEW BOSTON, PAOLI, PATESVILLE, PAYNEVILLE, PELLVILLE, PEWEE VALLEY, PEYTONA, RADCLIFF, SHELBYVILLE, SHEPHERDSVILLE, SLIGO, SOUTHVILLE, STEPHENSBURG, SYRIA, TAYLORSVILLE, TELL CITY, TERRY, WADDY, WAKEFIELD, WATERFORD, WESTPORT, WHITE CLOUD, WHITE CLOUD, AND YOUNGS CREEK.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 6:24AM EDT until March 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 41 IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA FAYETTE UNION WAYNE IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA DEARBORN FRANKLIN OHIO RIPLEY SWITZERLAND IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY BOONE CAMPBELL CARROLL GALLATIN GRANT KENTON OWEN PENDLETON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BUTLER CLERMONT HAMILTON WARREN IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO AUGLAIZE DARKE MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BELLEVUE, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMDEN, CARROLLTON, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, DRY RIDGE, EATON, ERLANGER, FAIRFIELD, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GREENDALE, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, INDEPENDENCE, KETTERING, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MILFORD, MINSTER, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEW BREMEN, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OWENTON, OXFORD, PIQUA, RICHMOND, RISING SUN, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, ST. MARYS, SUMMERSIDE, TIPP CITY, TROY, VERSAILLES, VEVAY, WAPAKONETA, WARSAW, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WILLIAMSTOWN, AND WITHAMSVILLE.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 6:26AM EDT until March 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
WHERE Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
WHEN Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 6:44AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 644 AM EDT, a rapidly developing thunderstorm was located over Aurora, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Cincinnati, Norwood, Forest Park, North College Hill, Wyoming, Cheviot, Villa Hills, Mount Healthy, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora, Rising Sun, Burlington, Finneytown, Hidden Valley, Cleves, Shawnee, Taylor Creek, Bridgetown, and Miami Heights. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 3 and 7. I-74 in Ohio between mile markers 7 and 19. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 2 and 10.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for southeastern Indiana...northern Kentucky...and southwestern Ohio. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 7:23AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 722 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Vevay, moving northeast at 55 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Cincinnati, Florence, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Carrollton, Aurora, Walton, Rising Sun, Hidden Valley, Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, Vevay, Warsaw, Dillsboro, Shawnee, Wilmington, Pleasant, French, and Hartford. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 69 and 77. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 171 and 182.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until noon EDT for southeastern Indiana...northern Kentucky...and southwestern Ohio. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 7:33AM EDT until March 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph expected. An isolated peak gust to 50 mph is possible along and north of Interstate 64.
WHERE Bath, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, and Rowan Counties.
WHEN Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
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.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 7:34AM CDT until March 11 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
TORNADO WATCH 41 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA POSEY IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA GIBSON PIKE SPENCER VANDERBURGH WARRICK IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY DAVIESS HENDERSON UNION THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOONVILLE, EVANSVILLE, FORT BRANCH, HENDERSON, MORGANFIELD, OWENSBORO, PETERSBURG, POSEYVILLE, AND ROCKPORT.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 9:48AM EDT until March 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
TORNADO WATCH 41 REMAINS VALID UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL INDIANA FAYETTE UNION WAYNE IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA DEARBORN FRANKLIN OHIO RIPLEY SWITZERLAND IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY BOONE CAMPBELL CARROLL GALLATIN GRANT KENTON OWEN PENDLETON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BUTLER CLERMONT HAMILTON WARREN IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO AUGLAIZE DARKE MERCER MIAMI MONTGOMERY PREBLE SHELBY THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BELLEVUE, BRIGHT, BROOKVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMDEN, CARROLLTON, CELINA, COLDWATER, CONNERSVILLE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN DAYTON, DRY RIDGE, EATON, ERLANGER, FAIRFIELD, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GREENDALE, GREENVILLE, HAMILTON, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, INDEPENDENCE, KETTERING, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LIBERTY, MASON, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MILFORD, MINSTER, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEW BREMEN, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OWENTON, OXFORD, PIQUA, RICHMOND, RISING SUN, SIDNEY, SPRINGBORO, ST. MARYS, SUMMERSIDE, TIPP CITY, TROY, VERSAILLES, VEVAY, WAPAKONETA, WARSAW, WEST COLLEGE CORNER, WILLIAMSTOWN, AND WITHAMSVILLE.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 9:48AM EDT until March 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 41 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY LEWIS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY BRACKEN MASON ROBERTSON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN HOCKING LICKING MADISON PICKAWAY UNION IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO ADAMS HIGHLAND PIKE ROSS SCIOTO IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BROWN CLINTON IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO CHAMPAIGN CLARK GREENE HARDIN LOGAN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ADA, AUGUSTA, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BLANCHESTER, BROOKSVILLE, CAMP DIX, CHILLICOTHE, CIRCLEVILLE, DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, FAIRBORN, GEORGETOWN, GREENFIELD, HEAD OF GRASSY, HILLSBORO, KENTON, LANCASTER, LOGAN, LONDON, MANCHESTER, MARYSVILLE, MAYSVILLE, MOUNT OLIVET, MOUNT ORAB, NEWARK, PEEBLES, PICKERINGTON, PIKE LAKE, PIKETON, PLAIN CITY, PORTSMOUTH, RIPLEY, SEAMAN, SPRINGFIELD, TOLLESBORO, URBANA, VANCEBURG, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, WAVERLY, WEST JEFFERSON, WEST UNION, WHEELERSBURG, WILMINGTON, WINCHESTER, AND XENIA.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 10:39AM EDT until March 11 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
TORNADO WATCH 41 REMAINS VALID UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA DEARBORN FRANKLIN OHIO RIPLEY SWITZERLAND IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY LEWIS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY BOONE BRACKEN CAMPBELL CARROLL GALLATIN GRANT KENTON MASON OWEN PENDLETON ROBERTSON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 25 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FAYETTE FRANKLIN HOCKING LICKING MADISON PICKAWAY UNION IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO ADAMS HIGHLAND PIKE ROSS SCIOTO IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BROWN BUTLER CLERMONT CLINTON HAMILTON WARREN IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO CHAMPAIGN CLARK GREENE HARDIN LOGAN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ADA, ALEXANDRIA, AUGUSTA, AURORA, BATESVILLE, BEAVERCREEK, BELLEFONTAINE, BELLEVUE, BLANCHESTER, BRIGHT, BROOKSVILLE, BROOKVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMP DIX, CARROLLTON, CHILLICOTHE, CIRCLEVILLE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DELAWARE, DILLSBORO, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, DRY RIDGE, ERLANGER, FAIRBORN, FAIRFIELD, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, FRANKLIN, GEORGETOWN, GREENDALE, GREENFIELD, HAMILTON, HEAD OF GRASSY, HIDDEN VALLEY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO, INDEPENDENCE, KENTON, LANCASTER, LANDEN, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LOGAN, LONDON, MANCHESTER, MARYSVILLE, MASON, MAYSVILLE, MIDDLETOWN, MILAN, MILFORD, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT OLIVET, MOUNT ORAB, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEWARK, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OSGOOD, OWENTON, OXFORD, PEEBLES, PICKERINGTON, PIKE LAKE, PIKETON, PLAIN CITY, PORTSMOUTH, RIPLEY, RISING SUN, SEAMAN, SPRINGBORO, SPRINGFIELD, SUMMERSIDE, TOLLESBORO, URBANA, VANCEBURG, VERSAILLES, VEVAY, WARSAW, WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, WAVERLY, WEST JEFFERSON, WEST UNION, WHEELERSBURG, WILLIAMSTOWN, WILMINGTON, WINCHESTER, WITHAMSVILLE, AND XENIA.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 9:40AM CDT until March 11 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
WHERE Portions of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky.
WHEN Until 4 PM CDT /5 PM EDT/ this afternoon.
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.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 9:40AM CDT until March 11 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.
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.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 10:42AM EDT until March 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 42 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY BOYD CARTER GREENUP LAWRENCE IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST OHIO ATHENS GALLIA JACKSON LAWRENCE MEIGS MORGAN PERRY VINTON WASHINGTON IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA BRAXTON CALHOUN CLAY GILMER JACKSON ROANE IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA DODDRIDGE PLEASANTS RITCHIE TYLER WIRT WOOD IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA KANAWHA LINCOLN PUTNAM IN WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA CABELL MASON WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALUM CREEK, ASHLAND, ATHENS, BELMONT, BELPRE, BURNSVILLE, CANNONSBURG, CARTER CAVES STATE PARK, CEREDO, CHARLESTON, CLAY, CROOKSVILLE, ELIZABETH, FLATWOODS, GALLIPOLIS, GASSAWAY, GLENVILLE, GRANTSVILLE, GRAYSON, GRAYSON LAKE STATE PARK, HAMDEN, HAMLIN, HARRISVILLE, HARTS, HUNTINGTON, HURRICANE, IRONTON, JACKSON, KENOVA, LAKE VESUVIUS, LOUISA, MARIETTA, MCARTHUR, MCCONNELSVILLE, MIDDLEBOURNE, NEW HAVEN, NEW LEXINGTON, OAK HILL, OLIVE HILL, PADEN CITY, PARKERSBURG, PENNSBORO, POINT PLEASANT, POMEROY, RACELAND, RAVENSWOOD, RIPLEY, RUSSELL, SAINT ALBANS, SISTERSVILLE, SOMERSET, SOUTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH POINT, SPENCER, ST. MARYS, STOCKPORT, SUTTON, TEAYS VALLEY, VIENNA, WAYNE, WELLSTON, WEST UNION, AND YATESVILLE LAKE STATE PARK.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 11:59AM EDT until March 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 43 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA CLARK CRAWFORD FLOYD HARRISON JEFFERSON ORANGE PERRY SCOTT WASHINGTON IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY BOURBON BULLITT FRANKLIN HARRISON HENRY JEFFERSON MEADE NICHOLAS OLDHAM SCOTT SHELBY SPENCER TRIMBLE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADYEVILLE, ADYEVILLE, BARDSTOWN JUNCTION, BECKS MILL, BECKS MILL, BEDFORD, BELLEVIEW, BELLEVIEW, BRANDENBURG, BRECKINRIDGE, BROWNSBORO, BROWNSTOWN, BROWNSTOWN, BRYANTSBURG, BRYANTSBURG, BUCKNER, CANTON, CANTON, CARLISLE, CEMENTVILLE, CEMENTVILLE, CHAMBERSBURG, CHAMBERSBURG, CHINA, CHINA, CLARK REGIONAL AIRPORT, CLERMONT, CLINTONVILLE, COLVILLE, CORYDON, CORYDON, CYNTHIANA, EDWARDSVILLE, EDWARDSVILLE, ELK CREEK, EMINENCE, ENGLISH, EVANS LANDING, EVANS LANDING, FLAHERTY, FLOYDS KNOBS, FLOYDS KNOBS, FRANKFORT, FRENCH LICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, GATCHEL, GATCHEL, GEORGETOWN, GOSHEN, GOSHEN, GRAEFENBURG, HARRISONVILLE, HITCHCOCK, HOOKTOWN, JEFFERSONVILLE, JEFFERSONVILLE, KOSSUTH, KOSSUTH, LA GRANGE, LEESBURG, LITTLE MOUNT, LOUISVILLE, MADISON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, MARENGO, MARENGO, MILLTOWN, MILLTOWN, MILTON, MOUNT WASHINGTON, MULDRAUGH, MYERS, NEW ALBANY, NEW ALBANY, NEW BOSTON, NEW ZION, NEWTOWN, ODDVILLE, OXFORD, PAOLI, PARIS, PAYNEVILLE, PEWEE VALLEY, PEYTONA, SHELBYVILLE, SHEPHERDSVILLE, SLIGO, SOUTHVILLE, SYRIA, TAYLORSVILLE, TELL CITY, TERRY, WADDY, WAKEFIELD, WATERFORD, WESTPORT, WHITE CLOUD, WHITE CLOUD, AND YOUNGS CREEK.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 12:02PM EDT until March 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 43 IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES BATH ELLIOTT FLEMING ROWAN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF FLEMINGSBURG, MOREHEAD, OWINGSVILLE, AND SANDY HOOK.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 12:02PM EDT until March 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 43 UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING. TORNADO WATCH 41 HAS EXPIRED. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN INDIANA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST INDIANA OHIO SWITZERLAND IN KENTUCKY THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY LEWIS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY BOONE BRACKEN CAMPBELL CARROLL GALLATIN GRANT KENTON MASON OWEN PENDLETON ROBERTSON IN OHIO THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO HOCKING IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO ADAMS HIGHLAND PIKE ROSS SCIOTO IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BROWN CLERMONT HAMILTON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALEXANDRIA, AUGUSTA, BELLEVUE, BROOKSVILLE, BURLINGTON, BUTLER, CAMP DIX, CARROLLTON, CHILLICOTHE, COVINGTON, CRITTENDEN, DAY HEIGHTS, DAYTON, DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, DRY RIDGE, ERLANGER, FALMOUTH, FLORENCE, FORT THOMAS, GEORGETOWN, GREENFIELD, HEAD OF GRASSY, HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, HILLSBORO, INDEPENDENCE, LOGAN, MANCHESTER, MAYSVILLE, MILFORD, MOUNT CARMEL, MOUNT OLIVET, MOUNT ORAB, MOUNT REPOSE, MULBERRY, NEWPORT, OAKBROOK, OWENTON, PEEBLES, PIKE LAKE, PIKETON, PORTSMOUTH, RIPLEY, RISING SUN, SEAMAN, SUMMERSIDE, TOLLESBORO, VANCEBURG, VEVAY, WARSAW, WAVERLY, WEST UNION, WHEELERSBURG, WILLIAMSTOWN, WINCHESTER, AND WITHAMSVILLE.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 11 at 11:04AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Union, Vanderburgh, Posey and Henderson Counties. Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties. Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Vanderburgh, Spencer, Warrick, Daviess and Henderson Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Union, Crittenden, Gallatin and Hardin Counties. .Recent heavy rain will cause minor flooding along portions of the Ohio River. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Shawneetown.
WHEN Until Monday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 36.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Monday morning. - 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.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 11 at 11:04AM CDT until March 12 at 8:12PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Union, Vanderburgh, Posey and Henderson Counties. Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties. Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Vanderburgh, Spencer, Warrick, Daviess and Henderson Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Union, Crittenden, Gallatin and Hardin Counties. .Recent heavy rain will cause minor flooding along portions of the Ohio River. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Newburgh Dam.
WHEN Until tomorrow evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 39.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 39.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to 35.1 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will rise to 35.9 feet early Tuesday afternoon. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - 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.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 11 at 11:04AM CDT until March 14 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Union, Vanderburgh, Posey and Henderson Counties. Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties. Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Vanderburgh, Spencer, Warrick, Daviess and Henderson Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Union, Crittenden, Gallatin and Hardin Counties. .Recent heavy rain will cause minor flooding along portions of the Ohio River. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam.
WHEN Until Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 38.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 38.1 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 38.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will fall below flood stage late Saturday morning to 35.5 feet Monday evening. It will then rise to 35.7 feet Tuesday evening. It will fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 37.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued March 11 at 11:04AM CDT until March 13 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kentucky...Illinois... Ohio River at Mount Vernon affecting Union, Vanderburgh, Posey and Henderson Counties. Ohio River at J.T. Myers Dam affecting Union and Posey Counties. Ohio River at Newburgh Dam affecting Vanderburgh, Spencer, Warrick, Daviess and Henderson Counties. Ohio River at Shawneetown affecting Union, Crittenden, Gallatin and Hardin Counties. .Recent heavy rain will cause minor flooding along portions of the Ohio River. For the Ohio River...including Owensboro, Newburgh Dam, Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, J.T. Myers Dam, Shawneetown, Golconda, Smithland Dam, Paducah, Olmsted Lock and Dam, Cairo...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE Ohio River at Mount Vernon.
WHEN Until Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:00 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 36.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 36.8 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning to 31.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will rise to 31.8 feet Tuesday evening. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. - Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 12:09PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Gusty winds of 35 to 40 mph are expected this afternoon, with isolated gusts in excess of 45 mph possible. Higher wind gusts could occur within thunderstorms. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution when driving this afternoon, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 1259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Ringos Mills, or 10 miles northwest of Morehead, moving northeast 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... Morehead, Owingsville, Marshall, Salt Lick, Cranston, Ramey, Preston, Wyoming, Peasticks, Moore's Ferry, Triplett, Odessa, Hilda, Bourbon Furnace, Sharkey, Slate Valley, Muses Mills, Crooks, Polksville, and Oakley. THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers 118 and 148.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for east central Kentucky.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 1:14PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 114 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Daysboro, or 9 miles northeast of Campton, moving northeast at 50 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... West Liberty, Henry, Lewis, Haleburg, Florress, Lexie, Rexville, Lick Branch, Index, Pekin, Logville, Sellars, Panama, White Oak, Wrigley, Gosneyville, Woodsbend, Cottle, Gordon Ford, and Licking River. THIS INCLUDES Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 47 and 48, and between mile markers 50 and 61.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for east central Kentucky.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 2:01PM EDT until March 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
TORNADO WATCH 42 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY BOYD CARTER GREENUP LAWRENCE IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST OHIO ATHENS GALLIA JACKSON LAWRENCE MEIGS MORGAN PERRY VINTON WASHINGTON IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 18 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA BRAXTON CALHOUN CLAY GILMER JACKSON ROANE IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA DODDRIDGE PLEASANTS RITCHIE TYLER WIRT WOOD IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA KANAWHA LINCOLN PUTNAM IN WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA CABELL MASON WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALUM CREEK, ASHLAND, ATHENS, BELMONT, BELPRE, BURNSVILLE, CANNONSBURG, CARTER CAVES STATE PARK, CEREDO, CHARLESTON, CLAY, CROOKSVILLE, ELIZABETH, FLATWOODS, GALLIPOLIS, GASSAWAY, GLENVILLE, GRANTSVILLE, GRAYSON, GRAYSON LAKE STATE PARK, HAMDEN, HAMLIN, HARRISVILLE, HARTS, HUNTINGTON, HURRICANE, IRONTON, JACKSON, KENOVA, LAKE VESUVIUS, LOUISA, MARIETTA, MCARTHUR, MCCONNELSVILLE, MIDDLEBOURNE, NEW HAVEN, NEW LEXINGTON, OAK HILL, OLIVE HILL, PADEN CITY, PARKERSBURG, PENNSBORO, POINT PLEASANT, POMEROY, RACELAND, RAVENSWOOD, RIPLEY, RUSSELL, SAINT ALBANS, SISTERSVILLE, SOMERSET, SOUTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH POINT, SPENCER, ST. MARYS, STOCKPORT, SUTTON, TEAYS VALLEY, VIENNA, WAYNE, WELLSTON, WEST UNION, AND YATESVILLE LAKE STATE PARK.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 2:42PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
At 242 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles south of Glasgow to near Lafayette. Movement was northeast at 60 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... Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Gamaliel, Fountain Run, Eighty Eight, Meshack, Curtis, Gum Tree, Harlan Crossroads, and Nobob.
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.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued March 11 at 3:43PM EDT until March 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with widespread gusts of 30 to 40 mph expected. Scattered wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph are expected within the advisory area.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky.
WHEN Until 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ this evening.
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.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued March 11 at 4:10PM EDT until March 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE The following counties, in southeast Indiana, Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland, the following counties, in northern Kentucky, Boone, Campbell and Kenton, and the following counties, in southwest Ohio, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren.
WHEN Until 715 PM EDT.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 410 PM EDT, 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 in several rounds of thunderstorms since this morning. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Cincinnati, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Covington, Mason, Florence, Independence, Lebanon, Norwood, Forest Park, Erlanger, Springboro, Fort Thomas, Newport, Sharonville, Monroe, Blue Ash, Loveland and Trenton.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 5:16PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hogue, or 8 miles northwest of Somerset, moving east at 50 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... Somerset, Mount Vernon, Science Hill, Sand Springs, Stab, Bobtown, Nancy, Pointer, Bandy, Pongo, Woodstock, Spiro, Wabp, Hansford, Dabney, Valley Oak, Willailla, Pulaski County Park, Hogue, and Bee Lick. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Kentucky Highway 80 in Pulaski County between mile markers 17 and 37. Louis B. Nunn Parkway
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 4:18PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Celina, 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... Burkesville, Leslie, Littrell, Meshack, Modoc, Blythe, Ellington, Grider, Peytonsburg, and Raydure.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 521 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Vanceburg, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Portsmouth, Wheelersburg, New Boston, Rosemount, Sciotodale, Franklin Furnace, Buena Vista in Scioto County, Saint Paul, Firebrick, Sciotoville, Tannery, Friendship, Powellsville, Garrison, Rexton, and West Portsmouth.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for northeastern Kentucky...and south central Ohio. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 5:24PM EDT until March 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Wayne County in south central Kentucky... South central Pulaski County in south central Kentucky... North central McCreary County in south central Kentucky... * Until 600 PM EDT. * At 524 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Monticello, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Kidder around 530 PM EDT. Alpine around 540 PM EDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Greenwood.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 5:24PM EDT until March 11 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 5:34PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 534 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Washington, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Maysville, Washington, West Union, Manchester, Ripley, Aberdeen, Trinity, Moranburg, Bradysville, Bentonville, Lowell, Somo, Tuckahoe, and Murphysville.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 600 PM EDT for northern and northeastern Kentucky...and south central and southwestern Ohio. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 5:35PM EDT until March 11 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 535 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tateville, or 10 miles south of Somerset, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Alpine around 540 PM EDT.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued March 11 at 5:57PM EDT until March 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
TORNADO WATCH 43, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY LEWIS IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY MASON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO ADAMS SCIOTO IN SOUTHWEST OHIO BROWN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, CAMP DIX, GEORGETOWN, HEAD OF GRASSY, MANCHESTER, MAYSVILLE, MOUNT ORAB, PEEBLES, PORTSMOUTH, RIPLEY, SEAMAN, TOLLESBORO, VANCEBURG, WEST UNION, WHEELERSBURG, AND WINCHESTER.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 6:22PM EDT until March 11 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Wayne County in south central Kentucky... McCreary County in south central Kentucky... Western Whitley County in south central Kentucky... * Until 645 PM EDT. * At 621 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Co-Operative, or 8 miles west of Whitley City, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Whitley City around 625 PM EDT. Pine Knot around 630 PM EDT. Beulah Heights around 635 PM EDT. Cumberland Falls S.P. around 640 PM EDT.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Prepare immediately for large hail and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 6:23PM EDT until March 11 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 623 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Herd to Sidell to Sasser, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. These severe storms will be near... Manchester around 630 PM EDT.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 7:13PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fount, or 8 miles northeast of Barbourville, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 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... Barbourville, Harlan, Pineville, Manchester, Hyden, Loyall, Wallins Creek, Sandy Fork, Hoskinston, Bledsoe, Brightshade, Varilla, Swan Lake, Coldiron, Ponza, Goose Rock, Black Snake, Gausdale, Erose, and Bush. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 19 and 51. U.S. Highway 25 East in Bell County between mile markers 7 and 18. U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 1 and 22.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 7:24PM EDT until March 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Martin County in northeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky... Northern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky... East central Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky... Northwestern Pike County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 800 PM EDT. * At 724 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Riceville to Pyramid to near Handshoe to Soft Shell to Hindman, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Prestonsburg around 730 PM EDT. Dana around 735 PM EDT. Davisport around 740 PM EDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Inez and Bradbury.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 7:41PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bobs Fork to Hosea to near Hoskinston to Mozelle to Miracle. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 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, Harlan, Hindman, Hyden, Letcher, Cumberland, Loyall, Evarts, Vicco, Wallins Creek, Blackey, Elic, Big Fork, Cody, Bobs Creek, Sandy Fork, Leatherwood, Hoskinston, Bledsoe, and Dizney. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 35 and 59. Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile markers 5 and 7. Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 9 and 15.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 7:53PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 753 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lovely to Laura to near Piso to Coal Run Village to Beaver. Movement was east at 45 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... Pikeville, Coal Run Village, Forest Hills, Warfield, Huddy, Meta, Jamboree, Pilgrim, Fishtrap Lake, Garden Village, Piso, Prince, Buckhorn Hollow, Lovely, Osborn, Jarad, Woodman, Threeforks, Bradbury, and Hatfield Station. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... U.S. Highway 119 in Pike County between mile markers 1 and 24. U.S. Highway 23 in Floyd County near mile marker 1. U.S. Highway 23 in Pike County between mile markers 16 and 32.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
How Did We Do?
Comparing our AI forecast to actual observations from Wednesday, March 11, 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
Strong Cold Front: Record Warmth Ends with High Winds & Rain
A powerful cold front will sweep across Kentucky on Wednesday, bringing a dramatic end to the unseasonable warmth. Expect widespread rain, a sharp non-diurnal temperature drop of 20-30 degrees, and damaging wind gusts between 40 and 55 mph. Heavy rainfall is likely in Central and South-Central Kentucky.
Confidence Assessment
High agreement on the timing and occurrence of the cold front and the temperature crash; however, uncertainty remains regarding the exact magnitude of wind gusts and localized rainfall totals in terrain-sensitive areas.
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Purchase Area
Rain will arrive early in the day, with the heaviest totals occurring before noon. Temperatures will peak in the low 70s early before crashing into the 40s by sunset. Wind gusts near 50 mph are likely.
Northwest Pennyrile
Widespread rain will move through during the afternoon hours. Winds will be very strong, gusting to 48 mph. Temperatures will fall quickly behind the rain.
Southwest Pennyrile
Enjoy the morning warmth as temperatures reach the low 70s. Rain and gusty winds will arrive by mid-afternoon, with temperatures dropping into the 40s tonight.
Barren River
Temperatures will soar into the mid-70s before a line of rain moves through this evening. Winds will gust over 40 mph, making for a raw night.
Louisville Metro
Expect a high-impact weather day in Louisville. Rain will be heavy during the afternoon commute, with wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph. Secure loose items and expect a 30-degree temperature drop.
Lincoln Trail
Steady rain will develop this afternoon and become heavy at times. Winds on the ridges could gust to 50 mph. Temperatures will tumble from the 70s into the 40s.
Lake Cumberland
A deluge of rain is expected this evening across the region. Accumulations around 1 inch are likely, with some areas seeing more in a short window. Gusty winds will continue through the night.
Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky will see a very wet and blustery day. Rainfall near 0.8 inches is expected, along with wind gusts potentially topping 50 mph. It will turn very cold late tonight.
Inner Bluegrass
Rain will arrive mid-afternoon and become heavy by the evening. Wind gusts reaching 50 mph are likely across the open plateau. Expect a raw and wet evening commute.
Bluegrass Foothills
Temperatures will reach the upper 70s today before rain moves in during the late afternoon. Winds will be gusty throughout the day, peaking near 46 mph.
Northeast Kentucky
Ashland and surrounding areas will reach near 80 degrees today. Rain will arrive late this evening, accompanied by strong wind gusts. Temperatures will stay warm until after sunset.
Southeast Kentucky
Most of the day will be dry and very warm with highs in the upper 70s. Rain will move into the mountains late this evening and continue tonight.
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
The NAM scenario verifies: Frontal forcing maximizes over the Bluegrass and Cumberland regions, leading to rainfall totals over 1.5 inches and localized flash flooding, while wind gusts exceed 55 mph during the frontal passage.
The 'Bust' Scenario
The Euro scenario wins: The front moves through more progressively with less moisture return, keeping rainfall totals under 0.5 inches for most and wind gusts peaking closer to 35 mph.
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.
Central KY Rainfall Bullseye
The NAM suggests a corridor of heavy rain (>1.5 inches) over the Bluegrass and Lake Cumberland regions, while global models suggest a more uniform 0.6 to 0.8 inch distribution.
Why BLEND Wins
While the NAM often over-forecasts localized convective bursts, its handling of moisture convergence along the Cumberland Plateau is historically reliable in these setups.
The Momentum Transfer Tug-of-War
A significant discrepancy exists between the GFS/NAM and the Euro regarding peak wind gusts. The GFS and NAM are much more aggressive with mixing down 50kt winds from the 850mb level.
Why NAM Wins
In sharp frontal passages with high shear, mesoscale models like the NAM better resolve the pressure gradient and momentum transfer in the boundary layer.
Celestial Almanac
Last Quarter
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.