LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Tornado Watch has been issued for many parts of Kentucky and southern Indiana for the until 10 a.m. EDT
The weekend starts with a system the WHAS11 Weather Impact Team has been tracking since Friday night. It is crossing the viewing area on Saturday morning from west to east. The main threat for severe weather this morning it mainly west of I-65.
Non-severe storms could produce heavy rain and gusty winds.
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for the development of severe storms, capable of producing tornadoes. Have a plan and be prepared to seek shelter if a warning is issued for your area
A tornado warning means there is imminent danger to life and property.
- Tornado Watch has been issued for the Kentucky counties of Bullitt, Carroll, Franklin, Green, Hardin, Hart, Henry, Jefferson, Larue, Marion, Meade, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Taylor, Trimble & Washington and the Indiana counties of Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings & Scott until 10 a.m.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East central Clark County in south central Indiana, Central Oldham County in central Kentucky, Southern Trimble County in central Kentucky, Northwestern Henry County in central Kentucky until 8:15 a.m. At 7:40 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Jeffersonville, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD: Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE: Radar indicated winds and trained spotter confirmed hail. IMPACT: People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include La Grange, Bedford, Pendleton, Owen, Campbellsburg, Bethlehem, Oldham, Buckner, Sulphur, and Lacie.
- A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for South central Clark County in south central Indiana, South central Floyd County in south central Indiana, Southwestern Oldham County in central Kentucky, Northwestern Shelby County in central Kentucky, Jefferson County in central Kentucky, Northwestern Bullitt County in central Kentucky until 8 a.m. At 7:25 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Pleasure Ridge Park, moving northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. IMPACT: Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include Louisville, Jeffersonville, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shively, Lyndon, Middletown, Douglass Hills, Prospect, and Hurstbourne.
According to INDOT, due to downed power lines and trees SR 337 between SR 37 and SR 56 are both closed for an unspecified about of time. These roads are in Orange and Washington counties.
Continue to stay weather aware and follow the Weather Impact Team’s latest forecast.
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