Weather

Announcements related to the winter storm.

A winter storm warning will be in effect from late Friday through Sunday evening. In addition to heavy snow, there is a possibility of ice accumulation in Christian County.

The National Weather Service warning indicates Hopkinsville and surrounding areas could experience wind gusts up to 40 mph late Sunday and early Monday.

The agency is also seeking community donations of supplies and financial contributions for the shelter.

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. Monday until 9 a.m. Tuesday for Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. 

Extremely dry conditions prompted the bans on outdoor burning, city and county officials said.

Current methods for confirming if a tornado touches the ground rely on eyewitnesses or trained spotters.

High temperatures will be in the upper 90s and heat index values will be as high as 108.

Both the atmosphere and surface conditions play important roles in when and where flash floods occur and how destructive they become.

A heat advisory is in effect until Thursday evening.

Heat index values will range from 100 to 108 degrees.

The governor’s request for individual assistance for Christian and Todd counties as well as public assistance for affected cities and counties and hazard mitigation for the entire state are still under review, Beshear’s office said.