Tornado watches, warnings Sunday night for Louisville area A fast-moving storm swept through the Louisville region on Sunday, bringing strong to severe thunderstorms, power outages, and a sudden drop in temperatures. The storm, which moved rapidly from west to east, prompted tornado warnings in western Kentucky and caused widespread disruptions as it passed through the area. The National Weather Service issued tornado watches and warnings late Sunday as the storm system intensified. At its peak, winds reached upwards of 80 mph, with reports of damaging gusts in areas like Hardin County, Kentucky. The storm's rapid movement led to chaotic conditions, with some communities experiencing severe weather within minutes. Power outages were a significant impact of the storm. By midnight, over 11,000 residents in the WLKY coverage area were without electricity, with the highest number of outages reported in western counties. Duke Energy and LG&E were monitoring the situation, and updates on power restoration efforts were being provided through local channels. The storm's path was marked by a series of updates from the WLKY Weather Team. By 11:50 p.m., several areas west of the region had already moved past the storm, but conditions remained volatile in Louisville and surrounding areas. Storms were heading toward Shepherdsville and Radcliff, with residents urged to take shelter. As the storm moved east, temperatures began to plummet. By Monday morning, the region was expected to see a sharp drop, with temperatures falling into the 30s and wind chills in the 20s. The cold snap was accompanied by the possibility of passing snow flurries, though officials warned that much of the precipitation would not stick due to the relatively warm air temperatures.#national_weather_service #duke_energy #wlky_weather_team #lg_e #hardin_county
