Dangerous weather system puts Kentucky under state of emergency

Republished from Kentucky Lantern

Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as a slew of Kentucky counties are under a tornado watch into Friday night. 

The National Weather Service warns “a significant severe weather outbreak is possible” Friday afternoon and evening in Central Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

“All severe hazards are possible, including damaging winds, very large hail, and tornadoes, some of which could be strong,” according to the weather service.

“Once again we have a dangerous weather system sweeping across the commonwealth,” Beshear said in a statement. “We expect a significant round of weather coming this afternoon and into tonight that will produce strong winds that could lead to power outages, a possibility of hail, flooding and potential for tornadoes. We need everyone to be really careful and make sure you have weather alerts on and are at a location where you can seek safety if needed.”

Kentucky counties ranging from Carlisle to Jefferson are under the tornado watch until 11 p.m. May 16.

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