Heavy rounds of rain seem to be the story for tonight and into Tuesday across western Kentucky, with some severe storms possible before another storm system moves through later in the week.
In a weather conference call, Chris Noles with the National Weather Service in Paducah says the bulk of western Kentucky, including Chrsitian, Todd and Trigg County will be in a ‘slight’ risk for severe weather, especially during the early morning hours, and a second round in the afternoon and early evening hours Tuesday.
The rain could start in the overnight hours Monday, with the area under a Flood Watch until midnight Tuesday. Some areas, including portions of Christian County, could see between two-to-four inches of rain during that time, and with the ground already saturated by previous rain, it could result in some flooding.
Some wintry weather could take place Wednesday or Thursday as another storm system moves through, but western Kentucky currently seems to be set up to receive even more rain at that time. Noles says the weather system this week could best be described as simply ‘a mess’.
He says things could change depending on where the wintry system tracks, so he advises people to stay weather aware heading into this week.
Along with the rain, damaging winds will be the primary threats with any severe storms that do develop, but an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out at this time. Noles says to expect some gusty winds, maybe in the 30 to 35 miles per hour range, even outside of any storms.
Stayed tuned to the WHOP Family of Stations for any watches or warnings that may come along with these storm systems.
