All of western Kentucky and much of middle Tennessee are now under a moderate risk—or a level 4 out of 5—for severe weather this afternoon and evening.
Damaging winds, large hail, heavy rain and tornadoes are all possible, according to Meteorologist Derrick Snyder with the National Weather Service in Paducah.
Snyder says storms will likely move into the Pennyrile region of western Kentucky in the afternoon and evening hours.
It’s possible that tornadic supercells could develop ahead of the main line of storms, but brief spin-up tornadoes will also possible along with damaging straight-line winds with the line that will push through.
A Flood Watch is also in effect from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. Wednesday for western Kentucky and middle Tennessee, as another inch and a half to two inches of rain could cause issues with rivers, creeks and in all of the usual low-lying and poor drainage areas.
A Wind Advisory is also in effect from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. for the entire region, as south winds outside of any thunderstorms will be sustained at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Unsecured objects will be blown around and some tree limbs could be downed by the winds.
Stay tuned to the WHOP family of stations for any potential watches or warnings today.
