Tomorrow is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as today.
Nowcast as of 10:49 PM EDT on May 11, 2008
Now
Isolated patches of light rain will be possible tonight. The area of rain will move to the east with rainfall ending between 11 PM and 1 am. Strong winds will continue with gusts between 25 and 35 mph possible.
Forecast for Pulaski
Updated: 8:39 PM EDT on May 11, 2008
Wind Advisory in effect until midnight EDT tonight...
Overnight
Cloudy. Rain showers likely...mainly early. Lows 42 to 47. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Monday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
... Wind Advisory now in effect until midnight EDT tonight...
The Wind Advisory is now in effect until midnight EDT tonight.
A developing low pressure system will move across the southern Great Lakes this evening and tonight... as a strong cold front exits the area. South to southwest winds may gust to around 45 mph at times through early this evening... with gusts to around 50 mph possible in the highest terrain near the Virginia border.
A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph... or wind gusts between 45 and 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong may bring down small tree limbs... and can make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Residents of eastern Kentucky should take precautions to secure outdoor objects. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... local radio and television media for further details or updates. For more information... visit our internet web site at weather.Gov/jacksonky.
Local Storm Report
05/11/2008 0845 am
Somerset, Pulaski County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by County official.
Numerous trees down County wide.
05/11/2008 0848 am
Somerset, Pulaski County.
Hail e0.75 inch, reported by County official.
Penny size hail in downtown Somerset
05/11/2008 0845 am
Somerset, Pulaski County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by County official.
Numerous trees down County wide.
05/11/2008 0848 am
Somerset, Pulaski County.
Hail e0.75 inch, reported by County official.
Penny size hail in downtown Somerset
05/11/2008 0845 am
Somerset, Pulaski County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by County official.
Numerous trees down County wide.
05/11/2008 0848 am
Somerset, Pulaski County.
Hail e0.75 inch, reported by County official.
Penny size hail in downtown Somerset
05/11/2008 0945 am
Somerset, Pulaski County.
Thunderstorm wind damage, reported by County official.
Numerous trees down County wide.
05/11/2008 0948 am
Somerset, Pulaski County.
Hail e0.75 inch, reported by County official.
Penny size hail in downtown Somerset
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 10:02 PM EDT on May 11, 2008
... Two EF1 tornadoes confirmed in east Kentucky on may 11th...
A powerful low pressure system brought a line of storms to eastern Kentucky on Sunday morning spawning two confirmed tornadoes and widespread thunderstorm wind damage.
A damage assessment team consisting of National Weather Service employees determined that two EF1 tornadoes touched down Sunday morning. The first tornado touchdown occurred around 9:15 am in Cumberland Falls State Park... just inside the Whitley County line from McCreary County. Preliminary wind speed estimates with the first tornado were estimated to be just above 100 mph. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted with some of the trees falling on cars and powerlines. A tree also fell on the park rangers cabin. There were no injuries with this storm.
The second EF-1 tornado occurred one mile southeast of Wooton or 3.5 miles east of Hyden in Leslie County. The approximate time of the brief tornado touchdown occurred around 10:27 am. Preliminary wind speeds with this tornado were estimated to be up to 100 mph. Some trees were either snapped or uprooted with one tree falling on a power line. More detailed information on the tornadoes will be available over the next 24 hours.
Tornado #1
County : Whitley tornado rating : EF-1 Max wind speed : just above 100 mph path length : unknown path width : unknown injuries : none fatalities : none time of touchdown : around 9:15 am (estimated by radar)
Tornado #2
County : Leslie tornado rating : EF-1 Max wind speed : up to 100 mph path length : unknown path width : unknown injuries : none fatalities : none time of touchdown : around 10:27 am (estimated by radar)
