Be ready for severe storms to develop this afternoon and evening

By: Todd Borek - Email

Posted: Thu 12:46 PM, Jul 19, 2012

As of 12:45, a line of strong thunderstorms is working east-southeast across Northern Kentucky. This line looks to stay mainly north of I-64 (clipping the I-64 corridor in Eastern Kentucky), be prepared for heavy rain, small and high wind gusts. As the afternoon progresses, several outflow and temperatures boundaries will set-up. These boundaries will further enhance the instability and strength of storm activity. We could see at least 2 to 3 rounds of storms firing up this afternoon and evening. Be ready for torrential rainfall; hail up to and possibly in excess of 1" & gusts to 70mph. A Flash Flood Watch remains in effect through Friday evening for Wayne, Pulaski, McCreary, Whitley, Laurel, Clay, Knox, Bell, Harlan, Letcher, Pike, Martin, Johnson, Magoffin, Breathitt, Perry, Knott, and Floyd. A Heat Advisory is also in effect for Lewis, Mason, Bracken, Robertson, Pendleton, Campbell, Kenton, Boone, Gallatin, Carroll, Trimble, Owen, Jefferson, and Grant Counties. Heat indices in these areas could reach up to 105-degrees this afternoon for these areas. Stay safe outside and be prepared for the possibility for severe storms in your town.

WKYT Meteorologist
Todd Borek

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