July 20, 20188 yr The severe weather threat has increased since last night. The very latest just released by the Storm Prediction Center at 2 am EDT now has parts of Kentucky in a category 4 Moderate Risk Area for severe storms later today. This area is from just east of Paducah and includes Madisonville, Owensboro, Louisville, Bowling Green to just west of Frankfort. Parts of the Land between the Lakes, Southern Indiana and Central Tennesse are included. The rest of Western Kentucky and those along the I-75 corridor are in a category 3 Enhanced Risk Area. The cities included in this area are Paducah, Covington, Frankfort, Lexington, Winchester, Richmond, Somerset. A strip of Eastern Kentucky is in a Slight Risk Area. Cities included in this are Maysville, Morehead, Jackson, Hazard, Manchester. East of that area is in a Marginal Risk area. Cities in this area include Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Pikeville. Here's a reminder of each category There look to be several possible rounds of storms for today. The main event looks to be late this afternoon into the evening hours. After the initial rounds early today these should clear out and allowed the conditions to be conducive for the main round of severe weather to develop. This should start occurring around the 4-5 pm EDT time slot and then continue into the evening hours. All of the following maps are from 11 am to 11 pm EDT today. Radar EHI Supercell Significant Tornado I'm sorry I don't have more time but I have to leave for work in about 10 minutes. Going in early to try and get home early this afternoon. Everyone should be weather vigilant later today and go over your emergency action plan before any severe weather hits your area. I will be posting updates throughout the day when possible through our Twitter page. As soon as I can after I get off work I will post an update.
July 20, 20188 yr Author The Moderate Risk Area has been expanded to include the Cincinnati/NKY area.
July 20, 20188 yr Author The Moderate Risk Area has been expanded to include the Cincinnati/NKY area.
July 20, 20188 yr The Moderate Risk Area has been expanded to include the Cincinnati/NKY area. What is your best forecast for NKY tonight?
July 20, 20188 yr Author What is your best forecast for NKY tonight? Look for multiple rounds of strong to severe storms in NKY into the nighttime hours. May clear out around 11 pm or so. All threats are on the table. A severe weather watch may be issued soon.
July 20, 20188 yr Author A severe weather watch may be issued soon for those in the enclosed area on the map. 80% chance of the watch being issued. [ATTACH=CONFIG]66738[/ATTACH]
July 20, 20188 yr Author I'll be back with an update after the scheduled 2 pm conference call by the NWS-Louisville office.
July 20, 20188 yr Author From the National Weather Service Office-Louisville. Severe Weather Hazards Risks from now till midnight Hail-Very High Damaging Winds-High Tornado-Medium Flooding-low to Medium Numerous thunderstorms Large Hail up to 2+ inches Wind Gusts 60-70 mph A few tornadoes Frequent lightning.
July 20, 20188 yr When I saw the velocity couplet a little while ago on the cell in Harrison Co., Indiana I was concerned... Now the reports coming in validate those concerns.
July 20, 20188 yr Author When I saw the velocity couplet a little while ago on the cell in Harrison Co., Indiana I was concerned... Now the reports coming in validate those concerns. I posted a picture of the tornado in the tornado watch thread.
July 20, 20188 yr Author rockmom sent word to me that she has seen some hail at her home. Nothing to big yet.
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