Storms Rumble Through the Tri-State Overnight
Last night, my little dog woke me up. He was afraid of the storm raging right on top of our house. It felt like a war zone outside. The thunder was loud, coming in short punchy cracks, and the lightning was flashing all around. It was so bad that my teenage daughter came and climbed into bed with us, so I ended up sandwiched between a dog and an XL kid. Thankfully, it was over within a few minutes and the storm moved on.
Tri-State Drought Brings a Need for Rain
The tri-state is in near drought conditions, so I’ll take all the rain we can get.
More Severe Weather on the Way
The National Weather Service says more thunderstorms are on the way, but with them comes the threat of tornadoes, hail, and high winds. Welcome back, bad weather.
Regional Severe Weather Summary
A strong storm system will move through the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on Friday, bringing the potential for severe weather across Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, and southern Illinois. Thunderstorms are expected to develop by late afternoon into evening as the front approaches.
Early storms may be supercells capable of producing large hail, especially in western Kentucky and Tennessee. As storms merge, the main threat will shift to damaging straight-line winds spreading east.
In Kentucky and southern Indiana, a brief tornado threat is possible. The tri-state is currently under a marginal risk…