Storms prompt evacuations at Louisville’s Louder Than Life festival

Video note: Despite this article’s timestamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Day one of the nation’s largest rock and metal festival was temporarily halted Friday as severe weather moved toward the area.

According to posts on the Louder Than Life festival’s social media accounts, festival grounds were evacuated due to an approaching storm threatening Jefferson County.

Latest central Kentucky weather forecast

“Calmly proceed to the nearest exit to seek shelter,” organizers posted. “Monitor festival social media and the official app for updates. The show will resume once the threat has passed.”…

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