Storm 5 Alert Overnight due to the threat of strong to severe storms
Forecast:
Tonight: Strong to Severe Storms Possible, Storm 5 Alert | Low: 70 | SW5-10
Thursday: AM rain ending, Scattered evening storms | High: 89 | SW 5-10
In Depth:
A line of strong to severe storms has developed in Missouri and is tracking east and southeast. These storms will impact Southern Kentucky and the Mid-State through early Thursday morning. The level 2 severe threat has been extended east to include Nashville.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Southern Kentucky until 7am thursday as 2"-4" of rain is possible. Please never try to drive through water covered roads. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
The primary hazards with any stronger storms will be damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall, which could lead to localized flash flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. There is also a low-end risk for hail and a very low threat for an isolated tornado.
The greatest potential for strong to severe storms will begin shortly after 10pm as activity pushes into the Mid-State and Southern Kentucky. Storms are expected to continue through the overnight hours and could impact the Thursday morning commute before gradually weakening later in the day.
Morning showers will end around lunchtime with a few hours of dry time before isolated storms redevelop during the evening drive. An isolated shower is possible Friday but most areas will remain dry heading into the weekend with seasonal temperatures.
