Sunday's Severe Weather Threats: High Winds and Storms Expected Severe weather is expected to intensify Sunday evening and into the overnight hours, with high wind warnings and storm activity impacting Kentuckiana. A Wind Advisory has been issued for all counties in the region from 11 a.m. Sunday to 8 a.m. Monday, marking an extended period for such alerts. Winds are projected to peak in the late afternoon and early evening, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph. After the storms pass, winds will still gust around 30 mph through Monday morning. Storms are anticipated to move into western counties after most people have finished dinner, with a likely start time between 8 and 10 p.m. The timing could shift, so updates are expected over the next 24 hours. The storms are expected to strengthen as they approach the region and gradually weaken as they move across the area. Louisville is likely to see storms arrive between 10 p.m. and midnight, with potential for winds exceeding 60 mph and tornadoes. Storms are expected to exit the eastern part of the viewing area around 1-3 a.m. Following the storms, a cold air surge could bring a brief transition to snow, though the model predicting this is more intense than others. Some elevated areas might see a layer of snow late Sunday night or early Monday. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Kentuckiana under an Enhanced Risk (3/5) for severe weather, with damaging winds and a few tornadoes (or less) alongside heavy rain as the most likely scenario. Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are expected in many areas, based on data showing hurricane-force winds at 850mb (about one mile above ground). The combination of strong wind speeds and directional shear in the atmosphere could allow tornadoes to form within the storm line.#national_weather_service #storm_prediction_center #louisville #kentuckiana #grayson_county
