{"id":78208,"date":"2026-07-21T01:19:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/?p=78208"},"modified":"2026-07-21T01:19:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:19:46","slug":"severe-storms-and-flash-flooding-possible-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/?p=78208","title":{"rendered":"Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Possible Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good Tuesday to one and all. Severe thunderstorms are likely across many areas of the region today as a September cold front drops in. This abrupt change of the seasons will also bring the possibility of flash flooding across central and eastern Kentucky.<\/p>\n<p>With a lot of typical July steam along and ahead of the front, the September temps surging in behind the front spells trouble.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s an updated breakdown on how things may play out today:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rounds of strong to severe storms develop just to the north of the Ohio River early this morning.<\/li>\n<li>The leading line dives into northern Kentucky by early afternoon then impacts central and eastern Kentucky during the afternoon and evening.<\/li>\n<li>This line should slow down with the overall forward speed, allowing for the back edge of the line to develop farther west across Kentucky.<\/li>\n<li>Damaging winds and a few tornadoes will be possible.<\/li>\n<li>The potential is there for a few wind gusts to approach hurricane force in isolated cases.<\/li>\n<li>This also has the look of a potential significant flash flood maker for some areas of central and eastern Kentucky.<\/li>\n<li>The exact locations won\u2019t be known until we see where the storms decide to slow down and, potentially, train over the same areas.<\/li>\n<li>Much of the severe threat diminishes from north to south during the evening hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Storm Prediction Center continues with a Enhanced Risk and Slight Risk for severe storms across most of the region&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/partners\/outlooks\/state\/images\/KY_swody1.png?1784577566\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a look at the area with the greatest risk for a tornado or two to spin up&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/partners\/outlooks\/state\/images\/KY_swody1_TORN.png?1784577671\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The damaging wind threat is by far the biggest threat of the day&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/partners\/outlooks\/state\/images\/KY_swody1_WIND.png?1784577787\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Areas of large hail will also be possible, but the threat is lower&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/partners\/outlooks\/state\/images\/KY_swody1_HAIL.png?1784577908\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Awesome are flows in behind this boundary on Wednesday as linger showers end early on. Highs Wednesday through Friday are generally in the upper 70s to low 80s. Overnight lows hit the 50s as early as Wednesday night and Thursday morning&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78212\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"967\" height=\"753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-13.png 967w, https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-13-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-13-768x598.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 967px) 100vw, 967px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Another system then drops in with the chance for a shower or storm late Friday into Saturday. That&#8217;s ahead of another cold front that drops in early next week&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-18.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78211\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-18.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is in response to another blast of September air coming from a deep trough diving back in to close out July and begin August. Here&#8217;s the GFS&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-2-5.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78214\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/GFS-2-5.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And the EURO&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EURO-8.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-78215\" src=\"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/EURO-8.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"984\" height=\"808\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As we talked about in the last few posts, it\u2019s appropriate this September looking pattern is spitting out a tropical system in the northern Gulf. Bertha is rolling toward the west\u2026<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/storm_graphics\/AT02\/refresh\/AL022026_5day_cone+png\/191732_5day_cone.png\" alt=\"cone graphic\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.nhc.noaa.gov\/storm_graphics\/AT02\/refresh\/AL022026_5day_cone+png\/191732_5day_cone.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov\/GOES19\/ABI\/SECTOR\/ga\/GEOCOLOR\/GOES19-GA-GEOCOLOR-1000x1000.gif\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov\/GOES19\/ABI\/SECTOR\/ga\/GEOCOLOR\/GOES19-GA-GEOCOLOR-1000x1000.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll have coverage on WKYT-TV and WKYT+ throughout the day. As always, I leave you with your daily storm tracking toys\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-wrap\">\n<div class=\"post-content entry-content\">\n<div class=\"google-anno-skip google-anno-sc\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" aria-label=\"Weather\" data-google-vignette=\"false\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/webpubcontent.gray.tv\/wkyt\/WEBWATCHES.jpg\" alt=\"Watches\" data-src=\"https:\/\/webpubcontent.gray.tv\/wkyt\/WEBWATCHES.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/webpubcontent.gray.tv\/wkyt\/WEBWARNINGS.jpg\" alt=\"Warnings\" data-src=\"https:\/\/webpubcontent.gray.tv\/wkyt\/WEBWARNINGS.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/x-hv1.pivotalweather.com\/maps\/warnings\/nwshaz.us_ov.png\" data-src=\"https:\/\/x-hv1.pivotalweather.com\/maps\/warnings\/nwshaz.us_ov.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/builder.zoomradar.net\/zoomradar_weather_map\/weather_page.php?key=dlFZs5IY4VCw7bK\" width=\"560\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"seamless\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.accuweather.com\/radar-large.asp?partner=netweather&amp;traveler=0&amp;site=KY_&amp;type=SIR&amp;anim=1&amp;level=state&amp;large=1#\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/sirocco.accuweather.com\/nx_mosaic_640x480_public\/sir\/inmaSIRKY_.gif\" alt=\"\" usemap=\"#largemap\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sirocco.accuweather.com\/nx_mosaic_640x480_public\/sir\/inmaSIRKY_.gif\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Current watches<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/products\/watch\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/products\/watch\/validww.png\" alt=\"Current Watches\" width=\"582\" height=\"408\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/products\/watch\/validww.png\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Possible Watch Areas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/products\/md\/\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image jetpack-lazy-image--handled lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/products\/md\/validmd.png\" alt=\"Current MDs\" width=\"582\" height=\"408\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.spc.noaa.gov\/products\/md\/validmd.png\" data-lazy-loaded=\"1\" \/><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Make it a great Tuesday and take care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good Tuesday to one and all. Severe thunderstorms are likely across many areas of the region today as a September cold front drops in. This abrupt change of the seasons will also bring the possibility of flash flooding across central and eastern Kentucky. With a lot of typical July steam along and ahead of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-78208","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78208","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=78208"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78208\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":78217,"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78208\/revisions\/78217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=78208"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=78208"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kyweathercenter.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=78208"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}