Severe storms to impact Kentucky
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We’re seeing a break in the action as of midday, but additional heavy rain and storms are expected to fire up later this afternoon.
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The Weather Channel on MSNDamaging Winds, Large Hail And Strong Tornadoes Possible, As Severe Storms Threaten The PlainsA multiday outbreak of severe weather is underway and will spread from the Great Plains to the Midwest and South through Tuesday.Tornadoes – some possibly strong – damaging hail and destructive straight-line winds are all potential threats.
Southern and eastern Oklahoma continue to see severe weather and the occasional tornado warning into Monday evening.
"Severe thunderstorms capable of all severe hazards remain possible this evening across portions of the central and southern Plains," a forecast from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) said. "Several strong to intense tornadoes are possible," it added.
Tornado Watch now in effect until 2 AM EDT A new tornado watch has been issued for portions of our viewing area through 2 am EDT Wednesday morning. Threats include up to tennis ball sized hail, up
Louisville and much of Kentucky are under a slight risk for severe weather Tuesday. Damaging winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are the main threats.
The unusual part with this storm system is that it’s happening at sunset and after dark. Storms at night can make it harder for people to be prepared for an emergency.
Forecasters say the northern half of New Jersey has a marginal risk of getting severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts on Friday, and the southern half of the state has a slight risk. Marginal is the lowest on a 5-level risk scale, and slight is the second lowest. Storm Prediction Center