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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next 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.