As severe weather continues to impact various regions across the United States, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple alerts for thunderstorms, dense fog, and flooding. These weather events pose potential hazards to communities and highlight the importance of staying informed and prepared.
In Kentucky, a Special Weather Statement issued by NWS Paducah KY warns of strong thunderstorms over Fort Campbell, with wind gusts of up to 50 mph. The impact includes the potential for tree limbs to be knocked down and unsecured objects to be blown around. In addition, a Flood Warning has been issued for central Kentucky, including Breckinridge and Hancock counties, due to excessive rainfall causing flooding in rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas.
Further east, in Virginia, a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Caswell, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties. Visibility is reduced to one quarter mile or less, making driving conditions hazardous. A similar advisory has been issued for the South Willamette Valley in Oregon, where low visibility due to dense fog could also create dangerous driving conditions.
In addition to these alerts, thunderstorms with hail and strong winds have been reported in areas like Elizabethtown and Bardstown in Kentucky. The NWS Louisville KY has issued Special Weather Statements for these regions, warning of potential hail damage to vegetation and gusty winds that could cause minor damage.
In eastern Kentucky, including Bath, Fleming, Montgomery, and Rowan counties, a Flood Advisory has been issued due to heavy rainfall leading to minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. The NWS Jackson KY advises residents to be cautious and prepared for potential flooding impacts.
These weather events underscore the importance of heeding weather alerts, staying informed, and taking necessary precautions to ensure safety. As climate change continues to influence weather patterns, it is crucial for individuals and communities to be proactive in their response to severe weather events.
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References:
– NWS Paducah KY: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.d57b9e42bcc282d828e97f1796249065ef14beb3.001.1.cap
– NWS Blacksburg VA: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.5d060d445bc84b3ebe8f687a56f6aae71031651e.001.1.cap
– NWS Portland OR: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.45518b7a7c816017ad02bdc20ff7d30a4ed75595.002.1.cap
– NWS Louisville KY: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.8e15823a9b0400703e288cb54791693264c8a247.001.1.cap
– NWS Jackson KY: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.38312f13abf26703d2724e7578397ab312b8838c.001.1.cap
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