Louisville, KY – Strong storms are set to impact Kentucky starting Friday night, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for severe weather west of Interstate 65.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Louisville, the first wave of storms will arrive late Friday into early Saturday, with wind gusts exceeding 40 mph and a risk of spin-up tornadoes. The greatest threat is west of I-65, where damaging winds could lead to power outages and hazardous travel conditions.
A second wave of severe storms is expected Saturday afternoon and evening, with large hail and continued damaging winds posing additional risks. Alongside the storms, heavy rainfall of up to 3 inches is forecasted by Saturday night, increasing the likelihood of flash flooding, particularly near the Green River…