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Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Potential for the Plains; Coastal Low Across the mid-Atlantic

An upper trough and frontal boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms across portions of the Plains through early Monday; A few severe thunderstorms along with heavy rainfall are expected. Meanwhile, low pressure off the Southeast Coast will bring inclement weather across the mid-Atlantic coast through Monday. This system is forecast to meander off the coast then track inland early this week. Read More >

NWS Louisville delivered two Turn Around Don't Drown (TADD) road signs to Spencer County, KY officials today (8/29/23).   These signs will be posted at the low water crossing along Old Heady Road where Plum Creek frequently overflows during heavy rains causing the bridge to become impassable with flood waters.   In 2019, a family was swept away by floodwaters while trying to cross the flooded bridge at this location.  Most of the family was rescued, however the father did not survive.  Hopefully with added TADD signs along this frequently flooded crossing, people driving through the area will play it safe when they see flood waters and remember to "Turn Around Don't Drown!"

 

Pictured from Left to Right:  Taylorsville/Spencer County Fire Department Chief Nathan Nation, NWS Louisville Service Hydrologist Andrea Schoettmer, Spencer County Emergency Services Deputy Chief Robert Klinglesmith, Spencer County Emergency Services Chief Chris Limpp and Spencer County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Andrew Ware.