Weather Warnings for Kentucky

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Kentucky Issued by the National Weather Service
Alerts Updated: August 20, 2019, 3:02 pm  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 3:02PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...Special Weather Statement... At 200 PM, strong thunderstorms extended along a line from around Perryville, Missouri to West Frankfort, Illinois to Princeton, Indiana. Movement was south, southeast 30 to 40 mph. Strong winds along and ahead of the storms will range from 35 to 50 mph, which could result in minor tree damage and isolated power outages. The
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  August 20, 2019, 2:54 pm      Expires:  August 20, 2019, 4:15 pm
Area:  Daviess; Henderson; Union


Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:57PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTH CENTRAL HARRISON COUNTY... At 256 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of Falmouth. The storm is moving east at 10 mph. Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail are possible with this storm. Locations impacted include...
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  August 20, 2019, 2:54 pm      Expires:  August 20, 2019, 3:30 pm
Area:  Harrison


Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 2:54PM EDT by NWS

Summary: The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Flood Advisory for... Central Adair County in south central Kentucky... * Until 500 PM CDT. * At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  August 20, 2019, 2:54 pm      Expires:  August 20, 2019, 6:00 pm
Area:  Adair


Flood Statement issued August 20 at 2:54PM EDT by NWS

Summary: The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Flood Advisory for... Central Adair County in south central Kentucky... * Until 500 PM CDT. * At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  August 20, 2019, 2:54 pm      Expires:  August 20, 2019, 6:00 pm
Area:  Adair


Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 2:17PM EDT until August 20 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS

Summary: ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM EDT this evening. * HEAT INDEX VALUES...Up to 104 due to temperatures in the mid 90s, and dewpoints in the lower 70s. * TIMING...2 PM through 6 PM this afternoon.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  August 20, 2019, 4:00 pm      Expires:  August 20, 2019, 6:00 pm
Area:  Boyd; Carter; Greenup; Lawrence