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Lexington, KY's Division of Emergency Management. This site is not monitored 24/7. In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Comment policy: https://t.co/qMvrX66KJw

Bands of showers and storms will pivot northward across central KY and southern IN through the evening hours, bringing a risk for localized heavy rainfall and flooding. Localized rainfall amounts in excess of 2 inches will be possible in areas that see repeated storms.

Today is the final day of Heat Safety Week! Friends don’t let friends get a sunburn. Here’s your safe summer checklist: ✔️ sunscreen ✔️ sunglasses ✔️ hat ✔️ protective clothing ✔️ shade

UPDATE / TRAFFIC ALERT: All northbound lanes of I-75N near Exit 113 are shut down. Police are diverting traffic at Exit 111 to I-64E.

A warm front will lift north through the region on Friday, bringing a wave of showers in the morning and scattered strong to severe storms in the afternoon and evening hours. Heavy rainfall may lead to localized flooding. Gusty winds and a few tornadoes are possible.


Injury Collision: I-75N near Exit 113 (Paris Pike) - Multiple vehicles involved. All northbound lanes reportedly blocked.

Today is Day 4 of Heat Safety Week. Keep your cool when temperatures climb! 💧Hydrate, 👕wear light clothing and ☀️don't skip the sunscreen. If you start feeling dizzy, don't "tough it out"—seek medical help immediately.



Today is Day 2 of Heat Safety Week, where we will share tips on how to stay safe in the heat! Heat deaths are preventable; take action to protect yourself and your loved ones — 🆒stay cool 💧stay hydrated 👥check on your neighbors. Learn more at weather.gov/safety/heat

⛈️The Storm Prediction Center has put us under a Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms today, with damaging winds and hail being the biggest concerns. Stay weather-aware and for the latest updates, follow our social media and go to weather.gov/lmk #kywx #inwx











