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 >

On April 16, Bellarmine University in Louisville became the sixth university in Kentucky to be recognized as a StormReady University. Bellarmine is the Commonwealth's first private StormReady university. The Office of Public Safety has aligned the University's severe weather response with national best practices, and developed a comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan that could be a model for campus preparedness everywhere.

From left to right: Greg Fischer (Mayor, Louisville Metro), Qiana Ingram (Public Safety Coordinator, Bellarmine University), Susan Donovan, Ph. D. (President, Bellarmine University), Joe Sullivan (WCM, NWS Louisville), and John Gordon (MIC, NWS Louisville)

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

Bellarmine University Recognized as StormReady