Severe weather is expected to move through the region Sunday night into early Monday, prompting several watches and warnings across Kentucky and southern Indiana.
According to the National Weather Service, a tornado watch remains in effect until 5 a.m. Monday for multiple counties as storms capable of producing tornadoes move through the area.
Forecasters say the strongest storms are expected to arrive between 10 p.m. Sunday and 2 a.m. Monday.
Kentucky Alerts
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Shelby County, Kentucky and Henry County, Kentucky until 1 a.m.
Another severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Breckinridge County, Kentucky and Meade County, Kentucky until midnight Monday.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 5 a.m. Monday for the following Kentucky counties:
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Adair County, Kentucky
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Breckinridge County, Kentucky
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Bullitt County, Kentucky
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Carroll County, Kentucky
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Grayson County, Kentucky
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Green County, Kentucky
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Hardin County, Kentucky
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Hart County, Kentucky
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Henry County, Kentucky
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Jefferson County, Kentucky
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Larue County, Kentucky
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Marion County, Kentucky
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Meade County, Kentucky
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Nelson County, Kentucky
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Oldham County, Kentucky
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Shelby County, Kentucky
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Spencer County, Kentucky
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Trimble County, Kentucky
Indiana Alerts
A tornado watch has also been issued for several counties in southern Indiana until 5 a.m. Monday, including:
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Clark County, Indiana
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Crawford County, Indiana
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Floyd County, Indiana
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Harrison County, Indiana
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Jackson County, Indiana
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Jefferson County, Indiana
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Jennings County, Indiana
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Orange County, Indiana
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Scott County, Indiana
What a Tornado Watch Means
Officials say a tornado watch means weather conditions are favorable for storms capable of producing tornadoes, though a tornado has not necessarily been spotted.
Residents are urged to stay alert for weather updates and have a plan in place in case warnings are issued overnight.
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