Slight risk for severe weather Tuesday

Western Kentucky is under a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday.

Storms will be most likely during the afternoon hours and the primary threat will be damaging winds. The rough weather will be moving across the area from the northwest to southeast.

Heat and humidity will also remain a story, with heat index values likely to exceed 100 degrees again.

Stay tuned to the WHOP family of stations for any potential watches or warnings and anyone spending time outdoors today should drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks in the shade or in an air conditioned building.