Some of the lowest barometric pressure readings could be reached Friday, as severe weather and flooding remain a big concern throughout the morning hours.
Barometric pressure is the measurement of air pressure in the atmosphere. The lower the number, the worse weather conditions can become.
Chris Noles, Science and Operations Officer at the National Weather Service in Paducah, says one of the biggest threats of the low-pressure system tracking through our region is the increased chances for flooding, damaging winds, and brief spin-up tornadoes.
The severe threat for our region will occur between 7 AM and Noon Friday, with the main flooding threat will in the hours before.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for all of western Kentucky, as the non-thunderstorm wind speeds will be high at times.
Most of the area remains under a Flood Watch, as well, with rainfall totals ranging anywhere from 2-6” across western Kentucky.
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