KENTUCKY — A line of storms is expected to move across parts of Kentucky, Tennessee and southern Indiana on Saturday, bringing a period of gusty winds and steady rainfall around the midday hours. While the overall severe weather threat appears relatively low, forecasters say residents should still prepare for brief bursts of stronger storms as the system moves through.
Forecast guidance from the 00z HRRR model shows a band of showers and thunderstorms organizing west of the Mississippi River early Saturday before pushing eastward into the Ohio Valley by midday.
Storm Line Expected to Move Toward Kentucky and Tennessee Around Midday
According to the latest high-resolution forecast model, the storm line could begin entering parts of western Kentucky and northern Tennessee between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Central Time, gradually advancing east through the afternoon.
Cities along and near the projected path of the storms include:
- Paducah, Kentucky
- Evansville, Indiana
- Bowling Green, Kentucky
- Elizabethtown, Kentucky
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Clarksville, Tennessee
Radar simulation imagery suggests a fairly organized line of storms capable of producing heavy rain and occasional strong wind gusts as it moves across the region.
Severe Weather Risk Remains Low but Not Zero
Meteorologists currently classify the setup as a low-end severe weather threat, meaning widespread severe storms are not expected but isolated hazards cannot be ruled out…