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Tornado Watch issued for parts of southern and eastern Kentucky through 8 PM
SUMMARY: A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of eastern Kentucky, including the ABC 36 viewing area, until 8 PM EDT on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Strong to severe thunderstorms moving eastward could produce damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes. The greatest threats include strong straight-line winds, large hail, and brief tornadoes. Residents are advised to keep mobile devices charged, enable emergency alerts, and have multiple ways to receive warnings. A Tornado Watch indicates favorable conditions for severe weather, so be prepared to act quickly if warnings are issued. The situation is being closely monitored by the ABC 36 Storm Team.
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Franklin man charged after marijuana operation found in home
SUMMARY: A Franklin, Kentucky man, Terry Moss, 60, was arrested following an investigation by the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force on July 10. Authorities discovered an indoor marijuana cultivation operation at his residence on South Main Street. Moss faces multiple charges, including marijuana cultivation (five plants or more) with firearm enhancement, marijuana trafficking with firearm enhancement, drug paraphernalia possession, and first-degree possession of controlled substances including hydrocodone. The search uncovered several marijuana plants, processed marijuana, two firearms, drug paraphernalia, prescription pills, and U.S. currency. Charges will be presented to a grand jury. Multiple local law enforcement agencies assisted in the operation.
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Hot and humid with a few PM showers for Thursday
SUMMARY: Thursday in Louisville will be hot and humid with highs in the low 90s. After a break from 90-degree days, summer heat and humidity return, continuing through the weekend. Mostly dry and sunny conditions are expected Thursday and Friday, with isolated afternoon and evening showers possible. Temperatures will rise to the mid-90s Saturday and Sunday, with feel-like temperatures near 100 due to humidity. A few late-day storms may occur over the weekend but should fade overnight. The pattern of highs around 90 degrees will persist into next week, with scattered storms likely by Wednesday.
WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich’s Wednesday night forecast
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Scattered storm chances stay in play into the late week
SUMMARY: Central and Eastern Kentucky experienced typical midsummer weather on Wednesday with temperatures in the low to mid-80s and high humidity, accompanied by scattered thunderstorms due to a weak frontal boundary. Thursday will see similar conditions with more scattered afternoon and evening storms and highs in the mid to upper 80s, potentially reaching 90°F in sunnier areas. This unsettled, warm, and humid pattern is expected to continue into the weekend, maintaining daily storm chances amid heat index values in the 90s. Early next week might bring a slight reduction in storms, with temperatures climbing into the low 90s and more sunshine expected.
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