Active AlertsAdairville, KY
Flood Watch
Special Weather Statement
At 225 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles southeast of Dunmor to near Russellville to 14 miles east of Elkton. Movement was east at 15 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include Russellville, Anderson, Auburn, Cooperstown, Insco, Danby, Dennis, Davis Crossroads, Buffalo Fork, and Chandlers Chapel.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Flood Advisory
What: Cluster of heavy rainfall associated with slow moving thunderstorms will work over the area this evening. This could lead to localized flooding caused by excessive rainfall.
Where: A portion of south central Kentucky, including the following counties, Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Simpson and Warren.
When: Until 845 PM CDT Tuesday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
Additional Details: - At 244 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Bowling Green, Glasgow, Russellville, Scottsville, Morgantown, Brownsville, Plum Springs, Crestmoor, Mount Victor and Memphis Junction. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.