KENTUCKY — Parts of Kentucky could experience severe thunderstorms on Sunday as a storm system moves across the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center.
The SPC’s Day 3 Convective Outlook places much of western and central Kentucky under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather on Sunday, June 21. Eastern portions of the state remain under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5), where isolated severe storms are possible.
Forecasters say the primary threats across Kentucky will be damaging wind gusts and large hail, although a few tornadoes cannot be ruled out if storms become more organized.
The severe weather threat is expected to develop Sunday afternoon and continue into the evening as warm, humid air combines with an approaching storm system. Thunderstorms could become severe before moving eastward Sunday night.
The Storm Prediction Center encourages Kentucky residents to stay informed by monitoring updated forecasts throughout the weekend and ensuring they have multiple ways to receive watches and warnings if severe weather develops.
