Air Quality Alert issued June 11 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have issued an Air Quality Alert...IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT. A Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Ozone has been issued for the Louisville Metro Area. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is not likely to be affected. Sensitive groups include the elderly...children...persons with asthma or other breathing problems...and persons with lung and heart disease. People in these groups are advised to limit their outdoor activities to reduce their exposure to ozone and particulate pollution. For more information, visit the
Flood Advisory issued June 7 at 9:22PM EDT until June 8 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Anderson, Franklin, Scott and Woodford. * WHEN...Until 1230 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 922 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that
Flood Advisory issued June 7 at 10:26PM EDT until June 8 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Kentucky, including the following counties, Bourbon, Clark, Harrison and Scott. * WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1026 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 2:35PM EDT until June 1 at 2:40PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
...The National Weather Service in Louisville KY has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Kentucky... Stoner Creek at Paris affecting Bourbon County. .Heavy rain from the past 24 hours has caused the river to rise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Stoner Creek at Paris. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Water floods a few low roads on right bank of creek. At 20.0 feet, Water enters yards of homes downstream of water plant. Parts of the Garrard Park flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.6 feet.
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:38AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
The combination of mostly clear skies, calm winds, and recent rainfall is allowing for some areas of dense fog this morning. Expect visibilities to be reduced over short distances down below a half mile at times. Be extra cautious around bodies of water, and sheltered areas. Visibilities should improve by mid morning.
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 5:38AM CDT until May 22 at 9:15PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River near Mammoth Cave affecting Edmonson County. .Heavy rain from the past few days will cause the river to rise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River near Mammoth Cave. * WHEN...Until late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 32.0 feet, Green River Ferry closes to all traffic due to high water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 31.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 32.3 feet
Flood Watch issued May 20 at 2:55PM CDT until May 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky, including the following areas, in east central Kentucky, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Clark KY, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer and Woodford. In north central Kentucky, Hardin, Larue, Nelson and Washington KY. In northwest Kentucky, Ohio. In south central Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren, Butler, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Grayson, Green, Hart, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson, Taylor and Warren. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 20 at 9:39PM EDT until May 20 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service Louisville.
Flood Watch issued May 19 at 4:00PM EDT until May 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and south central Kentucky, including the following areas, in east central Kentucky, Boyle, Clark KY, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison and Mercer. In north central Kentucky, Larue and Washington KY. In south central Kentucky, Adair, Allen, Barren, Butler, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Green, Hart, Lincoln, Logan, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Simpson, Taylor and Warren. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of showers and
Flood Warning issued May 19 at 10:11AM CDT until May 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky... Green River at Rochester affecting Muhlenberg, Butler and Ohio Counties. .Additional heavy rainfall over the next 2 days will cause the river to rise back above flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Green River at Rochester. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Rochester Ferry stops operation. At 37.0 feet, Reeds and Rochester Ferries remain closed. KY 369 floods one mile north of Rochester. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 36.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 34.0 feet. - Forecast...The river