A Wind Advisory is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday with a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across western Kentucky Thursday.
Weather Edge Forecaster David Powell says the wind advisory is in effect both days from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with gusts up to 50 mph possible on Thursday before the storm system moves into our area.
click to download audioPowell says there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms with a small tornado threat on Thursday. He adds we need to be watchful but we shouldn’t be overly concerned about the tornado threat.
click to download audioWith the recent ice storm wreaking havoc on trees already weakened from the December tornado, along with the saturated ground condition, Powell says there is a greater risk of more limbs and trees falling due to the gusty winds.
click to download audioHe adds we are also looking for some widespread heavy rain Thursday, which he said will be a good thing to reduce the severe weather risk.
click to download audioPowell explains why the sun increases the risk of severe weather and tornadoes.
click to download audioThe National Weather Service in Paducah indicates that severe thunderstorms are possible from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday with heavy rain of 1.5 to 3 inches possible which could create minor flooding issues.