Risk for strong to severe storms today

We need to prepare for another risk for strong to severe storms today, especially in the afternoon and evening hours, as a strong low pressure system and cold front approach from the west/northwest. All forms of severe weather are possible, including damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding and even an isolated tornado.

Most of central and southern Kentucky are included in the Level 3 (out of 5) severe risk, with an elevated tornado risk to the west/southwest. Northern Kentucky is in a Level 2 (out of 5) severe risk.

Be prepared today with your severe weather plan in place and know where you’re going to go in case of extreme weather. If you live in Lexington or the surrounding areas, do not rely on your NOAA Weather Radio today, as it is undergoing a system update.

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The cold front will pass over our area early Wednesday leaving temperatures below average for the end of the week and through the weekend. Rain chances continue through Thursday with a quick break Friday and Saturday before the rain chances return Sunday and remain for the Memorial Day holiday.