at 9:09 AM by Landon Hampton

Heavy Rain Raising Concerns

**Areal Flood WARNING remains in effect for all of south central Kentucky until 8:15pm**

Heavy rain is impacting the area, resulting in flooded businesses and roads, along with other concerns across south central Kentucky.  The rain is not coinciding very well with snow and ice on roadways, keeping them rather slick.

 

The slickest paths are side and backroads, however, there are plenty of primary travel routes suffering as well.  As if that weren’t bad enough, flooding/ponding of water on roads is also taking place.

Another growing concern is rain causing snowpacks on top of roofs to compact, making the weight too much to handle.  There have been reports of collapsed structures across central Kentucky.

 

Rain will continue through the rest of the day, with total amounts ranging from 1-3+” across the area.  The HRRR Simulated Radar model below is valid for noon today.  As you can see, there’s plenty of moisture on the way, as our “atmospheric river” flows in from the southwest:

HRRR Simulated Radar Valid 12pm - WeatherBELL Analytics
HRRR Simulated Radar Valid 12pm – WeatherBELL Analytics

Believe it or not, we might see a very brief changeover back to snow late tonight, as temps plummet before the precipitation moves out.  Any accumulations will be minor, if anything.  Regardless, with wet pavement in place, slick spots will be inevitable as temps drop below freezing tonight.

Please avoid traveling until conditions improve.  If you see water over roadways, DO NOT attempt to cross.  Remember: “TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!”  Have a great day, and stay safe.