Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas 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.

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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Spencer County, KY receives Turn Around Don't Drown Road Signs