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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 5:59 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 9:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Louisville KY

What

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

Where

Southeastern Crawford County in south central Indiana... Southern Harrison County in south central Indiana... Northern Perry County in south central Indiana... Northern Breckinridge County in central Kentucky... Central Meade County in central Kentucky...

When

Until 1000 PM EDT /900 PM CDT/.

Impacts

Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

Additional Details

- At 659 PM EDT /559 PM CDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Brandenburg, Mount Pleasant, Leopold, Ekron, Mauckport, Alton, Laconia, New Amsterdam and Wolf Creek. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.


Areas Impacted

  • Crawford, IN
  • Harrison, IN
  • Perry, IN
  • Breckinridge, KY
  • Meade, KY

Tips to Stay Safe

A Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Take immediate action to protect yourself and your home. 

  • If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground. 
  • Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads. 
  • Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. 
  • If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary. 
  • Do not go into any room where electrical cords or outlets are under water. Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!
  • If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.

In effect from Tuesday 07/21 10:00 AM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Louisville KY

What

Heat index values of 105 to 110 expected.

Where

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

When

Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.

Impacts

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

What to Do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.


Areas Impacted

  • Dubois
  • Perry
  • Hancock
  • Breckinridge
  • Ohio
  • Grayson
  • Butler
  • Edmonson
  • Hart
  • Logan
  • Warren
  • Simpson
  • Allen
  • Barren
  • Monroe
  • Metcalfe
  • Cumberland

Tips to Stay Safe

A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe. 

  • Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls. 
  • Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
  • Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
  • Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside. 
  • Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone. 

Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

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From the Forecaster

Severe Storm Potential Today

Created by the NWS Louisville WFO

A cold front will bring a line of strong to severe thunderstorms to the region this afternoon into the evening. Straight-line winds are the main threat, but flash flooding, tornadoes, and large hail are also possible.

A cold front will bring a line of strong to severe thunderstorms to the region this afternoon into the evening. Straight-line winds are the main threat, but flash flooding, tornadoes, and large hail are also possible.

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