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Tornado WATCH in effect for Fayette County until 1am

Tornado WATCH in effect for Fayette County until 1am
DEM Blogger
April 2, 2018

Update at 7:35pm, Tuesday, April 3.

Lexington-Fayette County KY is under a tornado watch until 1:00 am Wednesday, April 4. 

A tornado watch is issued when weather conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms called a supercell that are capable of producing tornadoes. #lexky #kywx

Details from the National Weather Service-Louisville 


 

A wind advisory will go into effect at noon on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, and continue through 10pm.

The National Weather Service is forecasting winds from the south to southwest of 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph.

Strong gusty winds will blow loosely secured outdoor  objects around. Some tree limbs may come down. Driving may  become difficult for high profile vehicles traveling on east to west oriented highways.

A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of over 40 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult…especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Here’s the full briefing from the National Weather Service – Louisville

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