Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Multiple Central Kentucky Counties Until 12:30 AM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Kentucky. The warning was issued at 11:59 PM EDT on March 15 and is effective until 12:30 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in central Kentucky:

• Spencer County
• Western Shelby County
• Northern Nelson County
• Southeastern Jefferson County
• Central Bullitt County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Shelbyville, Shepherdsville, Taylorsville, Mount Washington, Simpsonville, Lebanon Junction, Bloomfield, Fairfield, Wakefield, and Yoder.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central Kentucky until 5:00 AM EDT.

Expected Conditions

At 11:59 PM EDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Shepherdsville, moving northeast at 65 mph. The primary hazard associated with this storm is wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents should expect potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

• Alert Issued: March 15 at 11:59 PM EDT
• Effective Window: March 15 at 11:59 PM EDT to March 16 at 12:30 AM EDT
• Expiration: March 16 at 12:30 AM EDT