Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Louisville Metro and South Central Indiana

Source: NOAA · South Central Indiana and Central Kentucky

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 5, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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NWS Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jefferson County, KY, and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties, IN, effective until 12:15 AM EDT due to 60 mph wind gusts.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
South Central Indiana and Central Kentucky
Issued
April 5, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Louisville

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central Indiana and Central Kentucky.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. The warning was triggered by radar-indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Corydon to 8 miles west of Valley Station, moving northeast at a rapid pace of 65 mph.

Affected Areas

The following regions are included in this warning:

  • South Central Indiana: Floyd County, Northeastern Harrison County, and Central Clark County.
  • Central Kentucky: Northwestern Jefferson County.

Impacted locations include Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Prospect, Clarksville, Charlestown, Sellersburg, Galena, Utica, and Lanesville.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central Indiana and central Kentucky until 5:00 AM EDT.

Expected Conditions

  • Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
  • Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
  • Hail: Radar indicates potential hail up to .75 inches.
  • Tornado Threat: Possible.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 11:49 PM EDT on March 15, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 12:15 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jefferson County, KY, and Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties, IN, effective until 12:15 AM EDT due to 60 mph wind gusts.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South Central Indiana and Central Kentucky. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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