Warren County, KY
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 5:53 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 6:45 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Louisville KY
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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... East central Simpson County in south central Kentucky... Allen County in south central Kentucky... Southwestern Warren County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 645 PM CDT.
* At 553 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Memphis Junction, moving southeast at 30 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... Bowling Green, Scottsville, Woodburn, Allen Springs, West Fork, Maynard, Rich Pond, Clare, Greenhill, and Settle.
What to Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Areas Impacted
- Allen, KY
- Simpson, KY
- Warren, KY
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 5:25 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Louisville KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 508 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM EDT /9 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Areas Impacted
Counties in Central Kentucky
- Boyle
- Casey
- Garrard
- Grayson
- Green
- Hardin
- Hart
- Larue
- Lincoln
- Madison
- Marion
- Mercer
- Nelson
- Ohio
- Taylor
- Washington
Counties in South Central Kentucky
- Adair
- Allen
- Barren
- Butler
- Clinton
- Cumberland
- Edmonson
- Logan
- Metcalfe
- Monroe
- Russell
- Simpson
- Warren
Including these cities
- Aberdeen
- Albany
- Allendale
- Alvaton
- Amandaville
- Argyle
- Athertonville
- Baizetown
- Bardstown
- Beaumont
- Beaver Dam
- Beda
- Berea
- Black Gnat
- Bohon
- Bowling Green
- Boyce
- Bryantsville
- Buckeye
- Buffalo
- Burkesville
- Campbellsville
- Cane Valley
- Canmer
- Cave City
- Cecilia
- Clementsville
- Coburg
- Columbia
- Coxs Creek
- Creelsboro
- Crocus
- Cromwell
- Cumberland City
- Danville
- Deatsville
- Dubre
- Dunbar
- Dunnville
- Edmonton
- Eighty Eight
- Elizabethtown
- Elk Horn
- Ella
- Exie
- Flat Rock
- Forest Springs
- Fort Knox
- Franklin
- Gascon
- Glasgow
- Glens Fork
- Gradyville
- Greensburg
- Halfway
- Hardyville
- Harrodsburg
- Hartford
- Haywood
- Hestand
- Highgrove
- Hillview
- Hobson
- Hodgenville
- Horse Cave
- Jabez
- Jamestown
- Kessinger
- Kingston
- Kirksville
- Knob Lick
- Lancaster
- Lebanon
- Lecta
- Leitchfield
- Liberty
- Logansport
- Lowell
- Lucas
- Lyons
- Magnolia
- Marrowbone
- Maud
- Maynard
- Mccreary
- Middleburg
- Middletown
- Mintonville
- Morgantown
- Mud Lick
- Munfordville
- New Market
- Olga
- Paint Lick
- Peytonsburg
- Pierce
- Plano
- Prentiss
- Prices Mill
- Providence
- Quality
- Radcliff
- Redhouse
- Rex
- Richardsville
- Richmond
- Rockbridge
- Rosine
- Rowland
- Russell Springs
- Russellville
- Salem
- Saloma
- Samuels
- Scottsville
- Shakertown
- Springfield
- Stanford
- Static
- Stephensburg
- Summer Shade
- Summersville
- Tompkinsville
- Uno
- Valley View
- Windsor
- Wisdom
- Yuma
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.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 5:20 PM CDT – Tuesday 07/21 8:15 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Louisville KY
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where
Edmonson County in south central Kentucky... Northeastern Logan County in south central Kentucky... Warren County in south central Kentucky...
When
Until 815 PM CDT.
Impacts
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details
- At 520 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Bowling Green, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Mount Victor, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Anderson, Auburn, Lewisburg and Smiths Grove. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely and have them relay your report to the National Weather Service in Louisville.
Areas Impacted
- Edmonson, KY
- Logan, KY
- Warren, KY
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
Briefing
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.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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