Severe Thunderstorm Warning 39, NWS Louisville, KY

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
600 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

KYC053-057-171-042310-
/O.EXP.KLMK.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-260404T2300Z/
Clinton KY-Monroe KY-Cumberland KY-
600 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN CLINTON...MONROE
AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
northern Cumberland and extreme northeastern Clinton County until 
630 PM CDT.

&&

LAT...LON 3662 8589 3665 8592 3689 8547 3666 8513
      3662 8524 3661 8548
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 240DEG 49KT 3676 8541 

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
315 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Gusty showers continue to push east through the area this
  afternoon. A few storms may be possible, but severe threat is
  diminishing. However, showers are producing gusty winds, and could
  see gusts up to 35-45 mph through the afternoon. Widespread
  rainfall amounts up to 1 inch expected due to these heavy
  downpours.

* Chilly Easter morning and cool high temperatures in the mid 50s to
  low 60s on Sunday. Cold nights ahead through Tuesday night next
  week.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Issued at 315 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

It is warm and breezy today, with some sunshine to our east, but
increasing clouds filling in from the west as a line of showers
spreads across the area. Considerable temperature ranges are noted
on the KY Mesonet, with low 80s in the east due to more sunshine and
daytime heating, but upper 60s to the west of I-65 where rain-cooled
air and clouds have knocked down temps. This line of showers are now
making their way into the I-65 corridor, and will continue to
gradually push east through the rest of today. This line has been
slowly losing intensity through the afternoon, likely due to a lack
of substantial instability and meager mid-level lapse rates. The
better instability has been to our east where less cloud cover has
been, and the CAPE axis has sort of been outpacing the precip
shield. The LLJ core has moved northeast and is now over parts of IN
and OH, providing better forcing to our north and northeast.
However, we are still seeing gusty winds with these showers, which
are capable of pulling down some higher momentum winds, resulting in
isolated wind gusts of 35-45mph possible.

Regional radar mosaic showers more convection occurring in western
TN, which will be worth watching over the next few hours as they
eventually sneak into south-central KY. However, latest CAM
soundings continue to show meager instability and mid-level lapse
rates, though still plenty of unidirectional shear to pose a wind
threat. Beside the low end severe threat, PWATs are observed
reaching up to 1.5-1.6" across the OH/TN Valleys, which is at the
top end of sounding climo, and will support heavy downpours through
the afternoon. We are getting a strong moisture fetch into the area,
so expect rainfall amounts up to 1 inch possible with these
downpours. Fortunately, these showers should be progressive enough
to limit flooding issues, but could see some ponding on roadways or
minor flooding issues in our typical low-lying or flood-prone areas.

Rain activity will continue through this evening, and should see it
eventually shift east of I-65 around or slightly after 06z tonight,
and eventually clear our entire area before 12z tomorrow morning.
The cold front will slide through later this evening too, noted by a
wind shift from SW flow to cooler NW direction. This FROPA will also
usher in cooler temps, which will likely occur before midnight and
most likely end any chances for breaking warm min records for
another day.

Temperatures will bottom out in the 40s for tomorrow morning. Plenty
of sunshine is expected for Easter Sunday, though temps will be much
cooler with highs only in the upper 50s and low 60s due to the CAA
regime.

&&

.LONG TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Issued at 315 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

===== Sunday Night - Tuesday Night =====

The upper trough axis will be pushing east of the Ohio Valley by
Sunday night, which will bring an extended period of notably cooler
temperatures and drier weather for the upcoming week. Monday will
feature plenty of sunshine and temps around normal in the 60s.
Strong Canadian sfc high pressure will move across the Ohio Valley
on Tuesday, which will lead to cooler temps only in the 50s.
However, the main focus will be on frost/freeze potential for early
next week, as we could see multiple mornings with temps cool enough
for frost potential. Both Monday and Tuesday morning will have temps
get down into the 30s, with areas of frost possible mainly across
southern IN, north-central KY, and the Bluegrass areas.

===== Wednesday - Friday =====

Wednesday morning will also feature temps in the 30s, and looks to
be another candidate for frost development across southern IN and
the Bluegrass. However, the upper flow turns more zonal, and the sfc
high shifts off to our east, which will open us up to warmer return
flow. Temps are expected to climb into the upper 60s and low 70s on
Wednesday. The rest of the week will gradually warm up, with highs
in the 70s on Thursday, and closer to 80 on Friday. We'll maintain a
dry forecast during this time, with the only hint of perhaps some
light precip in the GFS ensemble, with the Euro and Canadian
ensembles dry through the week. Our next decent shot for rain may
not arrive until Saturday morning ahead of a cold front.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 139 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

VFR conditions ongoing where rain has not yet arrived, but expect
deteriorating conditions to spread as showers move east this
afternoon. There remains a low chance for thunder, so will continue
with a TEMPO group this afternoon. Shower chances will linger
through the afternoon, impacting cigs to MVFR. Otherwise, expect
gusty SSW winds to prevail until the front passes through later
tonight, which will then switch our winds to a NNW flow. There could
be a brief period of IFR conditions as the front slides through
tonight. Conditions will improve by tomorrow behind the front, with
VFR expected.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...None.
IN...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...CJP
LONG TERM...CJP
AVIATION...CJP

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
422 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-052030-
Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-
Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-
Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-
Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-
Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-Larue-Marion-
Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-
Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-
Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
422 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026 /322 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Widespread gusty showers and a few storms continue this afternoon
ahead of a cold front. Brief heavy downpours and gusty wind are the
main hazard.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
433 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

KYZ073-042200-
Allen KY-
433 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT ALLEN COUNTY THROUGH 500 PM
CDT...

At 432 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 10 miles west of Scottsville to 8 miles west of
Westmoreland. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Scottsville, Fleet, Rodemer, Oak Forest, Maynard, Clare, Walnut Hill,
Mount Zion, Petroleum, and Alonzo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 3665 8640 3674 8641 3685 8607 3683 8606
      3681 8607 3681 8605 3679 8605 3678 8603
      3677 8605 3676 8604 3676 8602 3672 8599
      3663 8601
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 249DEG 31KT 3676 8639 3666 8635 3652 8638

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
459 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

KYZ073>076-042230-
Monroe KY-Metcalfe KY-Allen KY-Barren KY-
459 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN MONROE...EASTERN ALLEN...
SOUTHERN BARREN AND SOUTHWESTERN METCALFE COUNTIES THROUGH 530 PM
CDT...

At 459 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Scottsville to 15 miles
northeast of Westmoreland to near Lafayette. Movement was northeast
at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Fountain Run, Eighty Eight, Oak Forest, Roseville, Gum Tree, Maynard,
Austin, Nobob, Mount Zion, and Lamb.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3664 8611 3673 8611 3684 8617 3698 8574
      3688 8569 3669 8573 3663 8602
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 243DEG 41KT 3682 8612 3674 8607 3659 8609

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
517 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

KYZ064-074-076-042245-
Metcalfe KY-Barren KY-Green KY-
517 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN GREEN...EASTERN
BARREN AND NORTHERN METCALFE COUNTIES THROUGH 545 PM CDT...

At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Glasgow, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Glasgow, Edmonton, Eighty Eight, Little Barren, Roseville, Coral
Hill, Node, Pritchardsville, Lecta, and Haywood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3693 8603 3718 8570 3718 8569 3719 8569
      3704 8551 3702 8551 3680 8588
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 229DEG 41KT 3692 8589

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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