Louisville, Ky. – Another round of strong thunderstorms is expected to sweep across southern Indiana and northern Kentucky Saturday night, with the greatest threat centered on damaging straight-line winds as a cold front pushes through the Ohio Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, the main line of storms is expected to move into the region between 9 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday, with the strongest storms capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 mph, frequent lightning and torrential rainfall. The highest risk for damaging winds will be across southern Indiana and northern Kentucky, particularly along and north of Indiana State Highway 56.
Forecasters say the line of storms will gradually weaken as it pushes farther south overnight. Communities near Louisville, Madison, Jasper, Seymour, Frankfort and Lexington could experience strong winds and heavy downpours, while storms are expected to become more isolated as they move south of the Interstate 64 corridor toward Sunday morning.
Although confidence in widespread severe weather remains limited, any stronger storm could bring down tree limbs, cause isolated power outages and create hazardous travel conditions. Heavy rainfall may also produce localized ponding on roads and brief reductions in visibility.
Residents with overnight travel or outdoor plans should closely monitor weather conditions and ensure they have multiple ways to receive warnings while sleeping. Secure loose outdoor items before storms arrive and move indoors immediately if a Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued. The National Weather Service will continue monitoring the system, and additional watches or warnings may be issued Saturday evening as the line of storms approaches.
