Tuesday, April 28
NWS Alerts Active This Day
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 27 at 2:46PM CDT until April 27 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 162 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER GALLATIN HARDIN JOHNSON MASSAC POPE PULASKI SALINE UNION WILLIAMSON IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY BALLARD CALDWELL CALLOWAY CARLISLE CHRISTIAN CRITTENDEN FULTON GRAVES HICKMAN HOPKINS LIVINGSTON LYON MARSHALL MCCRACKEN MCLEAN MUHLENBERG TODD TRIGG WEBSTER IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU CARTER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID RIPLEY SCOTT STODDARD WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDWELL, BENTON, BLOOMFIELD, CADIZ, CAIRO, CALHOUN, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DIXON, DONIPHAN, EDDYVILLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, ELKTON, GOLCONDA, GREENVILLE, HARRISBURG, HERRIN, HICKMAN, HOPKINSVILLE, JACKSON, JONESBORO, MADISONVILLE, MARBLE HILL, MARION, MAYFIELD, METROPOLIS, MOUND CITY, MURRAY, NEW MADRID, PADUCAH, PIEDMONT, POPLAR BLUFF, PRINCETON, SHAWNEETOWN, SIKESTON, SMITHLAND, VAN BUREN, VIENNA, AND WICKLIFFE.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 27 at 2:46PM CDT until April 27 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 162 UNTIL 11 PM CDT /MIDNIGHT EDT/ THIS EVENING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 159. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS WABASH IN INDIANA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA POSEY IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA GIBSON PIKE SPENCER VANDERBURGH WARRICK IN KENTUCKY THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY DAVIESS HENDERSON UNION THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOONVILLE, EVANSVILLE, FORT BRANCH, HENDERSON, MORGANFIELD, MOUNT CARMEL, OWENSBORO, PETERSBURG, POSEYVILLE, AND ROCKPORT.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 27 at 6:35PM EDT until April 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 159, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT /6 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING 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 2 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY HANCOCK TRIMBLE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ADYEVILLE, ADYEVILLE, BECKS MILL, BECKS MILL, BEDFORD, BELLEVIEW, BELLEVIEW, BROWNSTOWN, BROWNSTOWN, BRYANTSBURG, BRYANTSBURG, CANTON, CANTON, CEMENTVILLE, CEMENTVILLE, CHAMBERSBURG, CHAMBERSBURG, CHINA, CHINA, CLARK REGIONAL AIRPORT, CORYDON, CORYDON, DUBOIS, DUBOIS, DUKES, EDWARDSVILLE, EDWARDSVILLE, ENGLISH, EVANS LANDING, EVANS LANDING, FLOYDS KNOBS, FLOYDS KNOBS, FRENCH LICK MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, GATCHEL, GATCHEL, GOSHEN, GOSHEN, HAWESVILLE, HITCHCOCK, HUNTINGBURG AIRPORT, IRELAND, IRELAND, JASPER, JASPER, JEFFERSONVILLE, JEFFERSONVILLE, KOSSUTH, KOSSUTH, LEWISPORT, MADISON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, MARENGO, MARENGO, MILLTOWN, MILLTOWN, MILTON, NEW ALBANY, NEW ALBANY, NEW BOSTON, PAOLI, PATESVILLE, PELLVILLE, SYRIA, TELL CITY, TERRY, WHITE CLOUD, WHITE CLOUD, AND YOUNGS CREEK.
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 28 at 12:08AM EDT until April 28 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
FFWLMK The National Weather Service in Louisville has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Jefferson County in south central Indiana... Scott County in south central Indiana... Northwestern Trimble County in central Kentucky... * Until 300 AM EDT. * At 1208 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.
SOURCE Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Madison, Scottsburg, Vienna, Austin, Lexington, Hanover, Saluda, Smyrna, Milton and Kent.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 12:23AM EDT until April 28 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE The following county, in northern Kentucky, Owen.
WHEN Until 230 AM EDT.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1223 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Owenton, Corinth, Monterey, Gratz, Elk Lake, Beechwood, Elmer Davis Lake, Harmony, Needmore, Natlee and New Columbus.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 1:07AM EDT until April 28 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana, including the following counties, Clark, Floyd and Harrison and central Kentucky, including the following counties, Bullitt, Franklin, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby and Spencer.
WHEN Until 315 AM EDT.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 107 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Louisville, Frankfort, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shively, Shelbyville, Lyndon and La Grange. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 1:07AM EDT until April 28 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE Portions of south central Indiana, including the following counties, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Scott and central Kentucky, including the following counties, Henry, Oldham and Trimble.
WHEN Until 315 AM EDT.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 107 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... La Grange, New Castle, Bedford, Pendleton, Charlestown, Sellersburg, Owen, Goshen, Campbellsburg and Bethlehem. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 28 at 1:40AM EDT until April 28 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
FFWLMK The National Weather Service in Louisville has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Clark County in south central Indiana... Eastern Floyd County in south central Indiana... Jefferson County in central Kentucky... Southern Oldham County in central Kentucky... Northwestern Shelby County in central Kentucky... * Until 345 AM EDT. * At 140 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shively, Lyndon, La Grange, Middletown and Douglass Hills.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
At 144 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Georgetown, moving east at 55 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... Northern Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester, Paris, Millersburg, North Middletown, Spindletop Estates, Blacks Crossroads, Renick, and Stony Point.
This storm 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 400 AM EDT for central Kentucky.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 1:59AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
At 159 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Versailles, moving east at 65 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... Lexington, Winchester, Versailles, Meadowthorpe, Dunbar High School, Thoroughbred Acres, Cardinal Hill, Cadentown, Northland, and Highlands.
This storm 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 400 AM EDT for central Kentucky.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 2:01AM EDT until April 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
WHERE The following counties, in northern Kentucky, Boone, Campbell, Gallatin and Kenton and the following counties, in Ohio, Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, Montgomery, Preble and Warren.
WHEN Until 500 AM EDT.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 201 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Cincinnati, Hamilton, Kettering, Middletown, Fairfield, Covington, Mason, Florence, Independence, Oxford, Miamisburg, Lebanon, Norwood, Forest Park, Erlanger, Springboro, Fort Thomas, Newport, Sharonville and Monroe.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Tornado Watch
Tornado Watch issued April 28 at 1:04AM CDT until April 28 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
TORNADO WATCH 167 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY CALDWELL CHRISTIAN CRITTENDEN HOPKINS LYON MCLEAN MUHLENBERG TODD TRIGG WEBSTER THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CADIZ, CALHOUN, DIXON, EDDYVILLE, ELKTON, GREENVILLE, HOPKINSVILLE, MADISONVILLE, MARION, AND PRINCETON.
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 28 at 2:05AM EDT until April 28 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana... Carroll County in northern Kentucky... Gallatin County in northern Kentucky... Northwestern Owen County in northern Kentucky... * Until 400 AM EDT. * At 205 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Even as rain comes to an end, runoff will continue to fill streams. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Carrollton, Vevay, Warsaw, Kentucky Speedway, Florence, Patriot, Pleasant, Glencoe, Fairview, Ghent, Sanders, Sparta, Worthville, Prestonville, Interstate 71 at Mile Marker 52, Carson, US Route 42 at State Route 184, Markland and Ethridge.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. To report flash 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 April 28 at 2:06AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 206 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carlisle to near Sideview to near Winchester. Movement was east at 55 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... Mount Sterling, Morehead, Owingsville, Frenchburg, Marshall, Jeffersonville, Camargo, Sharpsburg, Salt Lick, Clay Lick, Ramey, Fannin Valley, Wyoming, Cornwell, Elliottville, Peasticks, Rothwell, Olympia Springs, Yale, and Flat Creek. THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers 105 and 142.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 2:09AM EDT until April 28 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
At 209 AM EDT/109 AM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm was located over Leitchfield, moving east 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. Locations impacted include... Leitchfield, Munfordville, Clarkson, Upton, Caneyville, Sonora, Bonnieville, Rock Creek, Eastview, and Cub Run.
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. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 2:09AM EDT until April 28 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 208 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fairview, 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. Locations impacted include... Maysville, Washington, Aberdeen, Lewisburg, Germantown, Sardis, Murphysville, Moranburg, Mays Lick, Rectorville, Peed, Fleming-Mason Airport, Lowell, Orangeburg, Helena, and Somo.
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. To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 28 at 2:09AM EDT until April 28 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 165 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM EDT /3 AM CDT/ EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 39 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY ANDERSON BOURBON BOYLE BRECKINRIDGE BULLITT CASEY CLARK FAYETTE GARRARD GRAYSON GREEN HARDIN HART JESSAMINE LARUE LINCOLN MADISON MARION MERCER NELSON NICHOLAS OHIO SPENCER TAYLOR WASHINGTON WOODFORD IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY ADAIR ALLEN BARREN BUTLER CLINTON CUMBERLAND EDMONSON LOGAN METCALFE MONROE RUSSELL SIMPSON WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALBANY, ALLENDALE, ALTON, ALVATON, AMANDAVILLE, ARGYLE, ATHERTONVILLE, BAIZETOWN, BARDSTOWN, BARDSTOWN JUNCTION, BEAUMONT, BEAVER DAM, BEDA, BEREA, BLACK GNAT, BOHON, BOWLING GREEN, BOYCE, BRYANTSVILLE, BUCKEYE, BUFFALO, BURKESVILLE, CAMPBELLSVILLE, CANE VALLEY, CANMER, CARLISLE, CAVE CITY, CECILIA, CLEMENTSVILLE, CLERMONT, CLINTONVILLE, COBURG, COLUMBIA, COXS CREEK, CREELSBORO, CROCUS, CROMWELL, CUMBERLAND CITY, DANVILLE, DEATSVILLE, DUBRE, DUCKERS, DUNBAR, DUNNVILLE, EDMONTON, EIGHTY EIGHT, ELIZABETHTOWN, ELK CREEK, ELK HORN, ELLA, EXIE, FLAT ROCK, FORD, FOREST SPRINGS, FORT KNOX, FRANKLIN, GARFIELD, GASCON, GLASGOW, GLEN DEAN, GLENS FORK, GLENSBORO, GRADYVILLE, GREENSBURG, HALFWAY, HARDINSBURG, HARDYVILLE, HARNED, HARRODSBURG, HARTFORD, HAYWOOD, HESTAND, HIGH BRIDGE, HIGHGROVE, HILLVIEW, HOBSON, HODGENVILLE, HOOKTOWN, HORSE CAVE, JABEZ, JAMESTOWN, KEENE, KESSINGER, KINGSTON, KIRKSVILLE, KNOB LICK, LANCASTER, LAWRENCEBURG, LEBANON, LECTA, LEITCHFIELD, LEXINGTON, LIBERTY, LITTLE MOUNT, LOGANSPORT, LOWELL, LUCAS, LYONS, MADRID, MAGNOLIA, MARROWBONE, MAUD, MAYNARD, MCCREARY, MCDANIELS, MCQUADY, MIDDLEBURG, MIDDLETOWN, MILLVILLE, MINTONVILLE, MORGANTOWN, MOUNT WASHINGTON, MUD LICK, MUNFORDVILLE, MYERS, NEW MARKET, NICHOLASVILLE, OLGA, PAINT LICK, PARIS, PEYTONSBURG, PIERCE, PLANO, PRENTISS, PRICES MILL, PROVIDENCE, QUALITY, RADCLIFF, REDHOUSE, REX, RICHARDSVILLE, RICHMOND, ROCKBRIDGE, ROSINE, ROWLAND, RUCKERVILLE, RUSSELL SPRINGS, RUSSELLVILLE, SALEM, SALOMA, SAMUELS, SCOTTSVILLE, SHAKERTOWN, SHEPHERDSVILLE, SPRINGFIELD, STANFORD, STATIC, STEPHENSBURG, SUMMER SHADE, SUMMERSVILLE, TAYLORSVILLE, TOMPKINSVILLE, TYRONE, UNO, VALLEY VIEW, VERSAILLES, WAKEFIELD, WATERFORD, WILMORE, WINCHESTER, WINDSOR, WISDOM, AND YUMA.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 1:11AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
At 111 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Leitchfield to 7 miles southwest of Weir. Movement was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 45 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Morgantown, Munfordville, Brownsville, Anderson, Casey, Lee, Horse Cave, Lewisburg, Rochester, and Woodbury.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for south central and central Kentucky.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 2:12AM EDT until April 28 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
At 211 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Washington, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to trees and power lines. Locations impacted include... Maysville, Washington, Manchester, Ripley, Aberdeen, Lewisburg, Dover, Sardis, Minerva, Murphysville, Moranburg, Mount Gilead, Bradysville, Mays Lick, Rectorville, Peed, Fleming-Mason Airport, Lowell, Orangeburg, and Helena.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather, 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 April 28 at 2:13AM EDT until April 28 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Montgomery County in east central Kentucky... Bath County in east central Kentucky... Northwestern Menifee County in east central Kentucky... Southern Fleming County in east central Kentucky... Western Rowan County in east central Kentucky... * Until 245 AM EDT. * At 213 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Sharpsburg to near Sideview to near Wades Mill, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Mount Sterling around 220 AM EDT. Marshall around 225 AM EDT. Salt Lick around 230 AM EDT. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include Sudith.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 2:18AM EDT until April 28 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
SVRILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Lewis County in northeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Adams County in south central Ohio... Southwestern Scioto County in south central Ohio... * Until 315 AM EDT. * At 218 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Flemingsburg, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to trees and power lines. * Locations impacted include... Vanceburg, Head of Grassy, Camp Dix, Tollesboro, Sandy Springs, Buena Vista in Scioto County, Saint Paul, Firebrick, Harris, Kinniconick, Tannery, Emerson, Epworth, Ribolt, Charters, Friendship, Garrison, Petersville, Stricklett, and Glen Springs.
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. To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 2:19AM EDT until April 28 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
TORLMK The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Larue County in central Kentucky... Northern Hart County in central Kentucky... East central Grayson County in central Kentucky... South central Hardin County in central Kentucky... * Until 245 AM EDT/145 AM CDT/. * At 219 AM EDT/119 AM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles southeast of Leitchfield, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD Tornado and quarter size hail.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Larue, northern Hart, east central Grayson and south central Hardin Counties, including the following locations... Rock Creek, Seven Corners, Wabash, Bonnieville, Broad Ford, Peonia, Flint Hill, Snap, Royal, and Vento.
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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 28 at 2:19AM EDT until April 28 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 219 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Lewisburg to near Mount Carmel to Sherburne, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Muses Mills.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued April 28 at 2:19AM EDT until April 28 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
WHAT Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE The following counties, in southeast Indiana, Dearborn, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland and the following county, in northern Kentucky, Boone.
WHEN Until 400 AM EDT.
IMPACTS Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 216 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms resulted in between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain. While rain is coming to an end, minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Batesville, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Aurora, Rising Sun, Hidden Valley, Bright, Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Dillsboro, Moores Hill, Guilford, Wilmington, Logan, Manchester, French, Sunman, Hartford and St. Leon.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. To report flooding, 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 April 28 at 2:20AM EDT until April 28 at 2:30AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
At 220 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Cadentown to 9 miles southeast of Veterans Park to 8 miles south of Nicholasville, moving east at 70 mph.
HAZARD 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Lexington, Richmond, Nicholasville, Winchester, Harris Ferry, Goffs Corner, Peytontown, Lyndale, Valley View, and Jackson Ferry.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 28 at 1:32PM CDT until April 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 172 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER JACKSON PULASKI UNION IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY BALLARD CARLISLE FULTON GRAVES HICKMAN MCCRACKEN IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU CARTER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID PERRY RIPLEY SCOTT STODDARD WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDWELL, BLOOMFIELD, CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CARBONDALE, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DONIPHAN, HICKMAN, JACKSON, JONESBORO, MARBLE HILL, MAYFIELD, MOUND CITY, MURPHYSBORO, NEW MADRID, PADUCAH, PERRYVILLE, PIEDMONT, POPLAR BLUFF, SIKESTON, VAN BUREN, AND WICKLIFFE.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 28 at 6:24PM EDT until April 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 176 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY CASEY GREEN HART LINCOLN MARION TAYLOR IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY ADAIR ALLEN BARREN BUTLER CLINTON CUMBERLAND EDMONSON LOGAN METCALFE MONROE RUSSELL SIMPSON WARREN THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ABERDEEN, ALBANY, ALLENDALE, ALVATON, AMANDAVILLE, ARGYLE, BEAUMONT, BLACK GNAT, BOWLING GREEN, BOYCE, BURKESVILLE, CAMPBELLSVILLE, CANE VALLEY, CANMER, CAVE CITY, CLEMENTSVILLE, COBURG, COLUMBIA, CREELSBORO, CROCUS, CUMBERLAND CITY, DUBRE, DUNBAR, DUNNVILLE, EDMONTON, EIGHTY EIGHT, ELK HORN, ELLA, EXIE, FLAT ROCK, FOREST SPRINGS, FRANKLIN, GASCON, GLASGOW, GLENS FORK, GRADYVILLE, GREENSBURG, HALFWAY, HARDYVILLE, HAYWOOD, HESTAND, HILLVIEW, HOBSON, HORSE CAVE, JABEZ, JAMESTOWN, KESSINGER, KNOB LICK, LEBANON, LECTA, LIBERTY, LOGANSPORT, LUCAS, MARROWBONE, MAYNARD, MIDDLEBURG, MIDDLETOWN, MINTONVILLE, MORGANTOWN, MUD LICK, MUNFORDVILLE, NEW MARKET, OLGA, PEYTONSBURG, PIERCE, PLANO, PRICES MILL, PROVIDENCE, QUALITY, REX, RICHARDSVILLE, ROCKBRIDGE, ROWLAND, RUSSELL SPRINGS, RUSSELLVILLE, SALEM, SALOMA, SCOTTSVILLE, STANFORD, STATIC, SUMMER SHADE, SUMMERSVILLE, TOMPKINSVILLE, UNO, WINDSOR, WISDOM, AND YUMA.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 28 at 6:28PM EDT until April 29 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 176 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY MCCREARY PULASKI WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BURNSIDE, MONTICELLO, SOMERSET, STEARNS, AND WHITLEY CITY.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 28 at 5:59PM CDT until April 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 172 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER PULASKI UNION IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY BALLARD CARLISLE FULTON GRAVES HICKMAN MCCRACKEN IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI CAPE GIRARDEAU MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID SCOTT STODDARD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDWELL, BLOOMFIELD, CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, HICKMAN, JACKSON, JONESBORO, MAYFIELD, MOUND CITY, NEW MADRID, PADUCAH, SIKESTON, AND WICKLIFFE.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 28 at 5:59PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 176 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY CALDWELL CALLOWAY CHRISTIAN HOPKINS LYON MARSHALL MUHLENBERG TODD TRIGG THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BENTON, CADIZ, EDDYVILLE, ELKTON, GREENVILLE, HOPKINSVILLE, MADISONVILLE, MURRAY, AND PRINCETON.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 6:35PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
At 635 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Elkton to 12 miles southeast of Russellville to 9 miles northeast of Portland. 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... Russellville, Scottsville, Franklin, Adairville, Woodburn, Alonzo, Cave Springs, Butlersville, New Roe, and Keysburg.
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 100 AM CDT for south central Kentucky.
How Did We Do?
Comparing our AI forecast to actual observations from Tuesday, April 28, 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 Wet Tuesday with Multiple Rounds of Rain
A dynamic spring weather system will track across Kentucky on Tuesday, bringing widespread rainfall and significant wind gusts. Two distinct waves of precipitation are expected: an initial surge of steady rain during the overnight and morning hours, followed by a secondary round of lighter showers in the late afternoon and evening. Temperatures will remain very mild, with most locations reaching the 70s.
Confidence Assessment
High confidence in temperature trends and the occurrence of rain; moderate confidence in the exact peak wind gusts and the intensity of the second wave of rain.
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Purchase Area
Expect a soggy start to Tuesday with heavy rain before sunrise. A break is likely in the afternoon before a final round of showers moves through during the evening. Total rainfall will be around 1 inch with breezy conditions.
Northwest Pennyrile
Over an inch of rain is likely before noon, making for a difficult morning commute. The afternoon will see a decrease in rain but an increase in wind gusts.
Southwest Pennyrile
Rain will be heaviest while you sleep, with some standing water possible on roads by morning. Breezy and warm conditions will persist throughout the afternoon with a few lingering showers.
Barren River
This region will see the highest rainfall totals in the state, around 1.8 inches. Very windy conditions are expected with gusts up to 45 mph potentially blowing around loose objects.
Louisville Metro
While rainfall will be lighter here at around 0.4 inches, the wind will be the main story. Expect gusts near 45 mph, especially during the morning hours, which could impact high-profile vehicles.
Lincoln Trail
A wet start to the day will be followed by a gray and windy afternoon. Rain will likely return during the evening hours as a secondary wave moves through.
Lake Cumberland
A very windy day is in store around the lake with gusts over 40 mph. Multiple rounds of light to moderate rain will keep conditions damp through most of the day.
Northern Kentucky
Expect some of the state's strongest winds here, with gusts up to 46 mph possible. Rain will be most persistent before noon, with the afternoon staying mostly dry but very blustery.
Inner Bluegrass
It will be a wind-swept Tuesday in Lexington with gusts up to 44 mph. Rain will fall in waves, but totals will remain relatively light at about 0.3 inches.
Bluegrass Foothills
The morning will be wet and windy, with clouds lingering through the entire day. Winds will gust over 40 mph at times, especially in higher elevations.
Northeast Kentucky
Northeast Kentucky will see the lightest rain totals, with only about 0.2 inches expected. It will be a mild and breezy day with clouds breaking slightly by late afternoon.
Southeast Kentucky
Expect a period of rain and mountain fog during the morning commute. The afternoon should turn drier and remain quite mild with highs near 72 degrees.
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 'Boom' scenario involves convective training over the Barren River and Pennyrile regions. If the low-level jet remains stationary longer than modeled, localized rainfall totals could exceed 3 inches, leading to minor flash flooding.
The 'Bust' Scenario
The 'Bust' scenario sees a more aggressive 'dry slot' cutting off moisture early in the morning. This would result in rainfall totals staying below 0.5 inches for most of the state, though it would likely increase the potential for even higher wind gusts due to better surface mixing.
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 Momentum Mix-Down
A significant disagreement exists regarding surface wind gusts. The GFS and NAM are aggressive with 45-50 mph gusts, while the Euro remains much more conservative near 25 mph.
Why NAM Wins
The NAM's superior resolution of the boundary layer and the high-intensity Low-Level Jet (LLJ) suggests more efficient momentum transfer in a high-theta-e environment.
The Evening Wave Persistence
The GEM clears the state by midday, whereas the GFS and NAM suggest a secondary vorticity maximum will trigger another round of light rain in the evening.
Why GFS Wins
The GFS synoptic evolution of the trailing trough axis is better supported by the broader ensemble mean and the presence of a lingering surface boundary.
Celestial Almanac
Waxing 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.