The National Weather Service in Louisville says storm surveys show multiple EF-1 tornadoes touched down around the area Sunday.
“The longest track one actually touched down in Meade County over near the community of Midway and passed near Brandenburg and Otter Creek, came across part of Fort Knox, and went on into Bullitt County,” said NWS Louisville Meteorologist Ron Steve. “We’ve also confirmed another one near Flaherty that went into the Radcliff area, and then one over in Breckinridge County.”
The forecast shows the chance for severe weather and heavy rainfall over the next several days. Steve says gusty conditions during the day Wednesday will give way to thunderstorms, with the first wave hitting around Breckinridge County at around 5 p.m. Central.
“During the evening, we’ll be looking at a line of storms coming through initially, and those storms could be strong or severe with all severe weather hazards in play,” Steve said. “We’re talking about the potential for tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail, so you want to make sure that you have multiple ways to get severe thunderstorm warnings. or tornado warnings, especially with these storms coming through at night time.”
Additional waves of storms are possible Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and with heavy rainfall coming in, Steve says significant flash flooding is possible.
“If it has rained heavily and you don’t have to be out, don’t go out,” Steve said. “If you’re on low ground, think about where you could be on higher ground, and then if you’re out driving don’t drive through flooded roadways because you don’t know how deep the water is.”
Follow the National Weather Service in Louisville for forecast updates and stay tuned to media, including Quicksie and The Wolf, for alerts.
