December 23, 201510 yr The potential for significant severe weather has grown. Almost the entire state of Kentucky is now in an enhance area for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and into the evening hours. This enhanced area now includes WKY all the way to the I-75 corridor. Cities and points between in the area include Paducah, Bowling Green, Henderson, Louisville, Frankfort, Cincinnati/NKY, Lexington, Richmond, Corbin and London. Everyone should monitor the weather closely this afternoon. The main threats are tornadoes, some could be significant, damaging wind and hail will also be possible. Those in east of I-75 are now in a slight risk area. I will be posting updates throughout the day when I can. As of this morning the timing looks to be from around 4 to 8 pm this afternoon. Thunderstorm outlook Wednesday Outlook Map Tornado Outlook Damaging Wind Outlook Hail Outlook
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December 23, 201510 yr Author I have alert areas set up in the areas that should see the worst of the possible severe weather this afternoon. So when/if a watch or warning is issued I will post on BGP as quickly as I can.
December 23, 201510 yr Author Quick update. The Storm Prediction Center has already issued a mesoscale discussion for a possible tornado watch for far western KY. They are saying the watch maybe needed before 9 am ET.
December 23, 201510 yr Author Another quick update The threat level for far western KY has been raised to the moderate level. People in that area should pay close attention to this rapidly developing situation.
December 23, 201510 yr Author What's the timeline for this looking like? 3-8 pm CT for the best chance for supercell development and tornadoes. This is mainly west of I-65. There looks to be a second squall line that will come through after 8pm ET.
December 23, 201510 yr Author This image shows the low over Kansas as of now. If you look around Arkansas you can see the storms starting to fire up in their watch area. Those in WKY should keep an eye on that area. I believe this is what will hit there in WKY.
December 23, 201510 yr Author Just read the NWS is giving this severe weather threat as a 4 out 5. 5 is the highest they go.
December 23, 201510 yr Those of you in extreme western KY stay safe. Looks like it's going to be nasty down there.
December 23, 201510 yr Author This is the latest map just released. The moderate risk area has been extended eastward to about I-65. Louisville and Bowling Green are now included plus all points west of I-65 The enhanced area has been extended eastward to about I-75. Cincinnati/NKY, Lexington, Richmond, Corbin, London are included.
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