GLASGOW — Severe weather is expected across Kentucky on Friday. Here’s what we know.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of the region. The National Weather Service said up to 2 inches of rain could fall by Friday evening. Isolated tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are also possible. Click here to view the expanded forecast discussion.
Kentucky State Police said Thursday afternoon that flooding is a concern across the area. They asked the public to avoid calling 911 to seek weather or road-related conditions. Call volumes are expected to be higher than usual. Counties north of Barren County were placed under a flood watch.
Several tips were published as a part of KSP’s weather announcement. They recommended motorists
- Reduce speed while driving in heavy rains
- Leave early to allow more travel time
- Make sure your vehicle is in good operating condition(including but not limited to windshield wipers)
- Drivers need to be prepared to meet the challenges of driving in adverse weather conditions. Make sure everyone in the vehicle is properly restrained
- Increase the distance between vehicles to allow more time for slowing/stopping
- Drive with headlights, not bright lights, on
- Charge your cellular phone prior to travel
- Dress appropriately for the weather
- Do not drive into deep water
- If you begin to hydroplane, steer in the direction you want to go
- Avoid unnecessary travel
“We encourage all motorists to check the current conditions before leaving if they must travel,” a news release said.
Find safe locations in Barren County here.