Storm Alert Center

  • Home
  • Storm Alert Center

Storm Alert Center The Storm Alert Center provides severe weather coverage for Russell and surrounding counties in Kentucky

The Storm Alert Center has the most up to date weather technology in the region. We have access to a team of meteorologists and educated researchers should we need assistance. Aside from big time TV and radio stations, no one has that kind of accessibility around here. For monitoring severe weather, we monitor the Tornado Alert device that is 95% accurate and proven vital in detecting severe storm

s and tornadoes approaching, as well as other state of the art technology to keep you weather aware. All photos or videos posted on our page are copyrighted and are not to be used in any way other than sharing our link.

Major rain fell across parts of northern and central Kentucky. As we have been following our data, it showed the heavies...
07/10/2025

Major rain fell across parts of northern and central Kentucky. As we have been following our data, it showed the heaviest band of precipitation along and north of the Bluegrass Parkway and I-64.

Over four inches has fallen in those area while across south central Kentucky only close to a half inch has been recorded. 4.76 inches of rain fell in Fayette County and numerous flood warnings were in effect.

As for tonight, don't expect much in the way of of heavy precipitation.

Here's the problem we're looking at, most all of south central Kentucky is in an abnormally dry state. Data collected for Thursday's drought report comes from today, before we received noticeable rain.

The EPF, used to forecast long term precipitation chances, does not indicate any significant rainfall thru about the 20th of October when there are indications of showers, of course, that's too far out to put in a forecast.

The reason I focus on this, the chances increase for wildfire potential once leave begin to fall. We will continue our in depth coverage of dry conditions until things are resolved, updating as needed.

We have been following the rain this morning across Kentucky. The area we mentioned earlier along I-64 in northern Kentu...
07/10/2025

We have been following the rain this morning across Kentucky. The area we mentioned earlier along I-64 in northern Kentucky, some places have seen over 4" of rain and flooding concerns as well. Southern Kentucky has averaged a 1/4 of an inch of rain. Another inch or so of rain is expected today and tonight. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581962181201
My good friends sell vintage items and they help me do things in the weather center....go to their page and see what they have!

Periods of rainfall are expected today across much of Kentucky. While most of the area will see rain, the heaviest axis ...
07/10/2025

Periods of rainfall are expected today across much of Kentucky. While most of the area will see rain, the heaviest axis of precipitation will be along the I-64 Corridor between Owensboro and Frankfort where flood advisories are in effect as nearly 3" of rain has fallen since midnight.

We can expect 2" or more in our area, especially where persistent bands of rain move over an area. Storms will move southwest to northeast increasing to 20-30 mph this afternoon.

The latest data shows the rest of the week to be dry and that will continue, as it appears now, past the middle of the month. Even this event today is not expected to change the drought situation.

Chances increase for rainfall late tonight, Tuesday and Tuesday night. Revised data shows 2-4" of rain across the area. ...
06/10/2025

Chances increase for rainfall late tonight, Tuesday and Tuesday night. Revised data shows 2-4" of rain across the area. Keep in mind, not everyone will receive 4" of rain, totals will vary.

In addition, there exists a slight chance of minor flooding in locations that receive repeated rounds of rain/storms. Unfortunately, this rain will do little to end the drought as dry conditions are expected thru the middle of the month.

After a nice day today and tomorrow, rain is expected on Tuesday, some of which may be heavy at times. The Excessive Rai...
06/10/2025

After a nice day today and tomorrow, rain is expected on Tuesday, some of which may be heavy at times. The Excessive Rainfall Outlook issued by the Weather Prediction Center will be in effect due to some areas that could potentially get 4" or more rain.

New data suggests this will not put a dent in the drought situation across southern Kentucky. We will have a better idea of rain totals as we get closer to Tuesday.

Good morning...we can expect a couple of nice fall days across the area. Tuesday appears to be the next chance of precip...
05/10/2025

Good morning...we can expect a couple of nice fall days across the area. Tuesday appears to be the next chance of precipitation where evening rain is likely. After Tuesday, we will go into another dry spell until near the middle of the month with only a couple of chances of rain between now and then.

As we enter the 3rd day of October, we are fairly confident above 90 temperatures are coming to an end, especially by th...
03/10/2025

As we enter the 3rd day of October, we are fairly confident above 90 temperatures are coming to an end, especially by the middle of the month. Rainfall is not expected to be the greatest, with below normal rainfall totals thru the middle of the month.

New data released this morning continues to show our area in an abnormally dry condition. Even though there are some rai...
02/10/2025

New data released this morning continues to show our area in an abnormally dry condition. Even though there are some rain chances as we enter next week, it will likely not be enough to put a dent in the drought situation across the state.

Remember the Kentucky's 2025 fall wildfire hazard season is from October 1 to December 15, during which it is illegal to burn within 150 feet of woodlands or brushlands between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

There's something I debated on posting and talking about and that is the fall severe weather season. I know there are st...
30/09/2025

There's something I debated on posting and talking about and that is the fall severe weather season. I know there are still people who are scared after the May 16th tornado so I'm going to take a a different approach to this time of year.

While some will claim this is hype, I can assure you, I have seen some of the most active severe weather events in October, November, December, January and February!

Fall and winter tornadoes are generally fast moving nighttime tornadoes that mean you probably won't see them and you could be asleep when they develop.

Keep in mind, if you look at your age, consider how old you are, how many tornado warnings were issued for your area and how many touched down. The chances of being a victim are slim!

These types of posts are essential because it states the facts. That's what we try to do, keep people informed. So plan accordingly if watches are issued.

Here is our first Fall Foliage Report for Kentucky. Most areas are reporting none to low color change. We will be updati...
30/09/2025

Here is our first Fall Foliage Report for Kentucky. Most areas are reporting none to low color change. We will be updating as necessary until colors are depleted. Hopefully we will have some nice fall pictures to share with this coverage.

When there are slow times in weather, like now, our work doesn't end. We have to resort to other weather related things...
29/09/2025

When there are slow times in weather, like now, our work doesn't end. We have to resort to other weather related things that sometimes are just as important.

Looking ahead at the month of October, we can expect above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation amounts. Rainfall isn't expected as we close out this month, and it may be close to the middle of October before rain chances return.

We will be posting updates as to when the leaves will be turning across Kentucky. Probably every week or twice a week and we will be posting some fall pictures as well.

27/09/2025

I have a question for you people. Would you like to see fall foliage reports showing when and where the trees are changing? This would be done on a once a week basis. I know some people enjoy going to the mountains to see the fall colors.

Address

390 E. Steve Wariner Drive

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Storm Alert Center posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

  • Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company?

Share

The Storm Alert Center’s Purpose

The Storm Alert Center focuses only on severe weather events such as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. I believe we need comprehensive severe weather coverage in this area because it is vital to every community and we don’t have a solid source of severe weather coverage in this area.

We serve generally Russell and surrounding counties but, when there are multiple counties around us being impacted with severe storms or tornado events, we mention those places to prepare the Lake Cumberland area for approaching storms. All of this is tracked on the most advanced weather studio in this part of of the country using the latest radar information, long term models to forecast storm events even several days in advance.

When there is a threat of severe weather, we are asked many questions, and here is an example of some that you SHOULD NOT ask: 1. “How bad is it going to get?” I basically refuse to answer this because #1, no one knows this for sure. 2. “Do you think there will be a tornado?” Same rule, no one knows.

If there is a significant risk of severe weather, you should be alert to changing conditions and monitor NOAA Weather Radio and keep up with the Storm Alert Center.