Sunday, May 22, 2011

Severe T'Storm WATCH till 9:00pm


As for the entire WATCH box area, here is the breakdown of severe chances...
Severe Wind >58mph MODERATE (30%)
Severe Hail>1" MODERATE (30%)
Severe Wind>70mph MODERATE (30%)
Severe Combined of 6 or more occurrences (WITHIN WATCH BOX) HIGH (90%)

While this may not be a widespread severe event, any severe storms will be quite dangerous. Some winds may approach 75mph! That will substantially damage barns, peel shingles off roofs, and cause extensive tree damage and downed power poles/lines.

Here is the latest RADAR imagery and warnings:



Click for latest Base Reflectivity radar image from the Louisville, KY radar and current weather warnings


UPDATE 4:25pm
The line of storms should have impacted Louisville by now. I have sunshine at my location. There was a brief wind gust of about 30mph along with a few sprinkles. There have been reports of winds near 70 mph in Hart county. Some damage reported near Bowling Green.

UPDATE 3:35pm edt
Line of severe thunderstorms moving northeast should impact Louisville within the next 30-45 minutes. So far, minor wind damage and some hail reports <1" have been reported. More updates coming....

Stay safe. Storm updates later.
MS

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