Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. Read More >

Effective on October 31, 2023, the National Weather Service in Louisville in coordination with the Ohio River Forecast Center will begin daily forecast services for the Green River at Mammoth Cave at the request of Mammoth Cave National Park. Daily forecasts for the Green River at Mammoth Cave will be available on the National Weather Service webpage:

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=lmk&gage=mmck2

The following flood stages have been established at Mammoth Cave, KY:

Action: 20 ft
Minor: 32 ft
Moderate: 57 ft
Major: 62 ft

Forecasts for the Green River at Mammoth Cave will be issued daily, and Flood Warnings will be issued when water levels are expected to reach or exceed the Minor Flood Stage level of 32 feet.

If you have any questions or comments on this new service, please contact:

Andrea Schoettmer, Senior Service Hydrologist
National Weather Service Forecast Office
6201 Theiler Lane
Louisville, KY 40229
Phone: 502-969-8842
E-Mail: andrea.schoettmer@noaa.gov