Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Heavy rain and flash-flood conditions have impacted infrastructure and power across the state early Thursday morning.
Latest central Kentucky weather forecast
On June 17, Lexington emergency management officials said that a flood watch would be in effect until 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 18. A tornado watch is in effect locally until 11 a.m.
Authorities advised residents to shut down utilities as flooding continues across Kentucky and take high ground if they find themselves in standing water. Ferry services in central Kentucky were closed on Thursday due to the combination of ongoing heavy rain and Wednesday night’s high winds…