Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Louisville Metro and South Central Indiana

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.