Louisville weather is expected to turn active and potentially severe on March 11, with the National Weather Service in Louisville flagging thunderstorms, damaging wind potential, and the possibility of a few spin-up tornadoes as a cold front moves through the area.
What is the National Weather Service in Louisville warning about today?
The National Weather Service in Louisville said Louisville residents could see up to three quarters of an inch of rainfall as thunderstorms are expected to move through the area March 11. The agency described the setup as potentially severe as the cold front moves through, with pockets of damaging winds and the possibility of a few spin-up tornadoes.
The chance of precipitation for the area is 100%, with showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning and late afternoon. NWS officials also said isolated hail and scattered gusts up to 70 miles per hour are possible.
How long are the Tornado Watch and Wind Advisory in effect in Louisville?
A tornado watch has been issued for Jefferson County until 12 p. m. ET on March 11, and it extends into parts of Illinois, central Indiana, and Ohio.
In addition to the tornado watch, Jefferson County will be under a wind advisory from 8 a. m. to 7 p. m. ET on March 11. During that 11-hour window, widespread wind gusts of 30-40 miles per hour and scattered wind gusts of 40-45 miles per hour are expected.
Where does this severe-weather setup extend beyond Louisville?
While Louisville weather is drawing immediate focus in Jefferson County, the wider region is also under watches and advisories. In the Tri-State region, a Tornado Watch is in effect for parts of the area until noon ET, including Hamilton, Clermont, Butler and Warren counties. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire Tri-State region from 8 a. m. until 7 p. m. ET, with winds that could gust up to 50 mph.
For the Tri-State, showers and thunderstorms are expected in two rounds, one in the morning and another Wednesday night. The first round is expected to weaken, but thunderstorms producing strong gusts could affect the morning commute. The chances for severe thunderstorms increase in the afternoon and into the evening, with the second round arriving in the evening and possibly prompting severe thunderstorm warnings. Hail, tornadoes and flash flooding are possible.
