February 7, 20233 yr There is a marginal risk for strong to severe storms late Wednesday for portions of Kentucky west of I-65. At this time this appears to be mainly a damaging wind threat. The strong to severe storms should be in far western Kentucky by 1 am EST Thursday and diminish as they reach I-65 by around 7 am EST. This simulation indicates thunderstorms by purple. The severe storms are dark purple.
February 7, 20233 yr Author Tuesday afternoon update: There is high confidence for over 40 mph wind gusts late Wednesday into Thursday. Impacts are: * Localized damaging winds * power outages possible * Disruptions to Thursday morning commute possible
February 8, 20233 yr Author There is high confidence for 45-50+ mph wind gusts late tonight into Thursday. Possible impacts are: * Localized damaging winds * scattered power outages * Disruptions to Thursday morning commute A strong low pressure system will bring widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms to the region tonight into Thursday. Non-thunderstorm wind gusts of 40-50+ mph will be possible, especially late tonight and early Thursday. Wind advisories have been issued for much of Kentucky for tonight and early Thursday. High Wind Watches are in effect along and north of the I-70 corridor.
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