Sep 10 Community Hurricane Florence Spins Up Into A Category 4 Storm, Aiming At U.S. East Coast Florence is expected to strengthen as it crosses over water with surface temperatures up to 85 degrees. It could be a Category 3 storm — with winds of 131 mph and higher — by Tuesday. By Bill Chappell, NPR Sep 10 Community Hurricane Florence Spins Up Into A Category 4 Storm Bill Chappell, NPR
Mar 2 Politics National Weather Service Forecast: Cloudy, With A Chance Of Budget Cuts The National Weather Service, already understaffed, would lose at least 200 positions in the White House's proposed budget for fiscal year 2019. By Brian Naylor, NPR Mar 2 Politics NWS Forecast: Cloudy, With A Chance Of Budget Cuts Brian Naylor, NPR
Jan 11 Community JCPS Cancels School Friday Due To Impending Winter Storm The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the area, with a prediction of rain changing to freezing rain followed by accumulating snow by late afternoon Friday. By Rick Howlett Jan 11 Community JCPS Cancels School Friday Due To Impending Winter Storm Rick Howlett
Jan 5 Community Bundle Up: 2 More Days Of Bitter Cold Warmer temperatures are on the way for the region. Until then, Louisville officials are offering tips on how to stay warm. By Kyeland Jackson Jan 5 Community Bundle Up: 2 More Days Of Bitter Cold Kyeland Jackson
Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather Likely For Louisville Area Today The Louisville area is braced for another round of severe weather today. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening and could produce damaging winds, large hail and possible tornados throughout the area. Cooler conditions are expected for the rest of the weekend, with highs Saturday only in the upper […] By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Severe Weather Likely For Louisville Area Today Rick Howlett
Feb 24 Local News Mild Winter Brings Welcome Respite and Mixed Blessings Listen to the story: This winter could to go into the books as one of this region’s milder cold weather seasons. The moderate conditions have been a welcome relief to most, but a mixed blessing to some. You might think south Louisville hardware store owner Mike Girard has been taking a financial hit with slower […] By Rick Howlett Feb 24 Local News Mild Winter Brings Welcome Respite and Mixed Blessings Rick Howlett
Dec 6 Local News Rainfall Records Set In Parts Of Kentucky From Kentucky Public Radio Kentucky cities such as Louisville and Paducah have set records for rainfall this year. Eastern and southern parts of the commonwealth haven’t received history-making precipitation, but have still recorded significant amounts. John Jacobson, the chief meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Jackson, cautions against reading too much into the causes […] By WFPL News Dec 6 Local News Rainfall Records Set In Parts Of Kentucky WFPL News
Dec 5 Local News Heavy Rains Prompt Flood Alerts A flood watch has been posted for the Louisville area, as heavy rain is expected to continue through tomorrow morning. The National Weather Service says local rainfall amounts could exceed two inches, with higher amounts to the north, where flood warnings are in effect for about a dozen counties in southern and central Indiana. Motorists […] By Rick Howlett Dec 5 Local News Heavy Rains Prompt Flood Alerts Rick Howlett
Jul 19 Local News Temps Not Record-Breaking But Heat Warnings Continue The National Weather Service is predicting the heat index for Louisville to be mostly in the triple digits for the next week. While we won’t experience record-breaking temperatures, this is expected to be the longest heat wave Louisville has experienced this year. National Weather Service meteorologist John Gordon says the combination of high temperatures and […] By kdurbin Jul 19 Local News Temps Not Record-Breaking But Heat Warnings Continue kdurbin
May 6 Local News Kentucky Oaks Today: Traffic and Weather Together With Derby officials predicting a good turnout for the races and other festivities, here’s the all important reminder about traffic. As is the case every year, there are plenty of street closings. As they say, know before you go. Look here for road closings and no parking areas. Look here for information on items allowed […] By Todd Mundt May 6 Local News Kentucky Oaks Today: Traffic and Weather Together Todd Mundt
May 2 Local News Flooding Possible Amid More Rain The National Weather Service in Louisville says additional rain predicted for this week could cause additional flooding. Erin Rau with the National Weather Service says up to two inches of rain could fall today and tomorrow (Monday and Tuesday) and that could exacerbate conditions in flood-prone areas that are not near the Ohio River. “We […] By Dalton Main May 2 Local News Flooding Possible Amid More Rain Dalton Main
Apr 26 Local News River Likely to Top 33 Feet Friday Heavy rain tomorrow is expected to exacerbate flooding in Louisville, but the full effects won’t be seen until later in the week. National Weather Service hydrologist Mike Callahan says rain will fall off and on tonight and pickup tomorrow shortly after sunrise. It will continue throughout the day, bringing enough water to raise the Ohio […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 26 Local News River Likely to Top 33 Feet Friday Gabe Bullard
Apr 4 Local News Severe Weather Expected to Last Until Early Evening Severe weather is expected for the next few hours in Louisville and southern Indiana. A cold front is moving east and pushing an unstable air mass through the region. National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Schoettmer says the storms will likely last until about 4:00 this afternoon. By Gabe Bullard Apr 4 Local News Severe Weather Expected to Last Until Early Evening Gabe Bullard
Apr 4 Local News 6:30am Weather Update: Strong Winds, With Storms Likely Today Strong winds continue in the Louisville Metro this morning, with gusts as high as 25-30 mph. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until midnight tonight. Forecasters say wind gusts could be as high as 45 mph at times. A strong low pressure system will move across the Great Lakes today, dragging a cold front through the metro area. Ahead of this cold front, there's a moist and moderately unstable airmass which could set the stage for severe storms in Louisville and southern Indiana this afternoon and evening as the front passes. By Todd Mundt Apr 4 Local News 6:30am Weather Update: Strong Winds, With Storms Likely Today Todd Mundt
Mar 10 Local News Ohio River Reaches Flood Stage Mike Callahan with the National Weather Service says he was surprised by the amount of rain that fell in Louisville Wednesday afternoon, which is the main cause for the current flooding. By Dalton Main Mar 10 Local News Ohio River Reaches Flood Stage Dalton Main