Areas of Excessive Rainfall and Extreme Heat; Monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians may bring areas of flooding Tuesday. Hot to extremely hot temperatures are in place through Tuesday across much of the western U.S. and northern New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane by this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Congratulations to this year's Weather Ready Nation Ambassador of Excellence, The Parklands of Floyd's Fork! Each year we recognize a local partner that has gone above any beyond in helping to create a more Weather Ready Nation. This year, that distinction goes to The Parklands for their role in what has become a mutually beneficial relationship between them and the National Weather Service. If you want to read more about projects that the NWS Louisville office and the Parklands have collaborated on, below is a link to the national story map that shows all of the 2021 WRN Ambassadors of Excellence from across the country. The Parklands is #26.

2021 WRN Ambassador Of Excellence National Story Map

Below: Lead Forecaster Brian Schoettmer, far right, presents the award.