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Louisville Braces for Severe Storms: Tornado Risk Looms
21 Jul
Summary
- Strong to severe weather expected on July 21 with high winds and hail.
- Isolated tornadoes and flash flooding are possible risks for the metro area.
- Forecast indicates potential for widespread rainfall and isolated storm totals.
The Louisville metro area is set to experience strong to severe weather on July 21. Storms are predicted to enter Kentucky around noon and continue through the evening, reaching Louisville between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time. A flood watch is in effect for counties east of Jefferson County, while a heat advisory is active for areas southwest of Hardin and Taylor counties.
Potential threats include high winds reaching up to 70 miles per hour, which could cause tree damage and power outages. There is also a possibility of hail up to 1-2 inches and a small chance of isolated or brief tornadoes. Flash flooding is a concern, with excessive rainfall possible in areas southeast of Corydon. Widespread rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches are expected, with some isolated storms potentially dropping 3 or more inches.
Following the severe weather on July 21, the forecast for July 22 shows mostly sunny skies with a high near 81 degrees. The subsequent days, July 23 through July 25, are expected to be mostly sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s to mid-80s.
