severe weather

Winter Weather is Coming; JCPS Cancels After-School Activities Because of Snow Threat

Joseph Lord — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:36:56 +0000

With the potential for bursts of snow, Louisville and the surrounding area are under a winter weather advisory until 2 a.m. Friday. Because of this, Jefferson County Public Schools is canceling all after-school activities for Thursday evening.

Louisville has a 50-percent chance of snow before 5 p.m., which could lead to accumulation of less than a half-inch, the National Weather Service said. Snow showers are likely Thursday night—between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.—and could bring as much as an inch of accumulated snow.

Early Morning Storm Causes Widespread Power Outages

Joseph Lord — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:07:56 +0000

Updated: More than 3,000 Louisville Gas & Electric customers in Jefferson County were without power early Wednesday morning after a thunderstorm pass through the Louisville area, prompting a tornado warning that expired at 4:55 a.m.

A few trees were reported toppled in the Pleasure Ridge Park area, said a supervisor for MetroSafe, citing preliminary reports.

Tornado Watch in Effect for Louisville Area Until 5:00 AM

Editor — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 04:50:26 +0000

A tornado watch is in effect until 5:00 am for Jefferson County and the surrounding area. This means the conditions could be favorable for a tornado sometime during the watch period. The National Weather Service predicts severe storms will begin around 3:00 am. Rain and strong winds are expected.

Strong Winds, Storms Expected in Louisville; JCPS Cautions of Possible Morning Bus Delays

Joseph Lord and Devin Katayama — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 19:15:03 +0000

Strong winds and severe storms—and maybe even an isolated tornado—are expected in the Louisville area Tuesday evening into early Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said.

A wind advisory has been issued for Jefferson County and surrounding counties in Kentucky and Indiana, effective from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Storms Rumble Through Metro Area

Rick Howlett — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 02:00:47 +0000

UPDATE: Several hundred LG&E customers were still without service across the Louisville area as of midday today. Duke Energy says several dozen southern Indiana residents were still without power.