Storms Could Unleash Deadly Floods, Strong Tornadoes
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Rain totaling up to 15 inches is forecast over the next seven days in northeastern Arkansas, the southeast corner of Missouri, western Kentucky and southern parts of Illinois and Indiana, the weather...
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With several inches of rain and more severe weather in the forecast this week, it's important to take precautions.
Severe storms and heavy rain are expected in Kentucky Wednesday night, with flood watches in place. Experts urge preparation as communities still recover from February's flooding.
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WAVE 3 News on MSNNational Weather Service confirms 4 EF-1 tornados in Kentucky after Sunday stormsThe National Weather Service Louisville field office has confirmed three EF-1 tornado touchdowns in WAVE Country as a line of severe storms moved through on Sunday night, March 30. As of Monday afternoon,
Tomorrow is the first in a stretch of WAVE Weather ALERT DAYS. Areas of drizzle and a few spotty showers are possible tomorrow morning; however, the morning looks mainly dry before scattered showers and thunderstorms pop during the afternoon.
Wednesday evening’s storms are likely to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and frequent lightning. The rains are expected to last for four days and could bring totals to more than 10 inches by the weekend. This could impact low-lying and flood-prone areas of Louisville.
The National Weather Service is continuing to survey areas for possible signs of a tornado from Sunday's storms.
Severe storms are expected to impact Kentucky Wednesday, followed by lingering rain that could bring widespread flooding, forecasters say.
Haynes, recalling her own experience with tornadoes, acted quickly. The storm brought back memories of the 1974 Super Outbreak, which devastated Brandenburg and killed many in the area. "We had quite a few people that were killed in our county, and you know, yeah, it was pretty devastating," Haynes said.