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Tornado sirens sounded in Louisville, Kentucky amid a severe thunderstorm warning. Power outages were reported.

Updated on: Mar 31, 2025, 10:23:34 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Tornado sirens sounded in Louisville, Kentucky, as severe storms swept through the area, causing power outages and damage across the region.

Tornado sirens sounded in Louisville, Kentucky, on Sunday. (Representational image/ Pixabay)

According to the National Weather Service, the following areas in Kentucky are under tornado warning until 10:15 p.m. CDT Sunday -

Central Logan County (South Central Kentucky)

Northwestern Simpson County (South Central Kentucky)

South Central Butler County (South Central Kentucky)

Western Warren County (South Central Kentucky)

Expected Impact:

Dangerous flying debris for those without shelter

Damage or destruction of mobile homes

Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles

Likely tree damage

Areas Likely to Be Affected:

Bowling Green: Around 10:00 PM CDT

Memphis Junction and Crestmoor: Around 10:05 PM CDT

Plum Springs and Mount Victor: Around 10:10 PM CDT

Other Locations at Risk:

Insco

Gordonsville

Spa

Epleys

Dennis

Rich Pond

Crossroad

Buffalo Fork

Lost City

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Also Read: Tornado sirens sound in Cincinnati as Ohio faces severe weather: List of counties under tornado watch

Power outages in Louisville -

As per the LG&E and KU Energy outage map, over 20,000 customers are without power in Louisville as of 10:50 p.m. EDT Sunday.

"Stay away from downed wires," LG&E and KU advised. "Always assume any downed wire is an energized power line and call immediately."

Customers can report power outages by texting OUTAGE to 4LGEKU (454358), or by submitting reports via mobile app, online, or by phone.

G&E can be reached at 502-589-1444 or 800-331-7370, and KU/ODP at 800-981-0600.

Also Read: Harrisburg, Arkansas: Tornado spotted amid severe weather warning—See its path

Earlier on Sunday, NWS issued a warning of a greater than 10% chance of strong tornadoes (EF-2 or higher) for the Louisville metro area and parts of central and northern Kentucky.

"The bottom line is, be prepared for strong, gusty winds, isolated tornadoes tonight, and isolated hail and isolated flash flooding," NWS Louisville meteorologist Tom Reaugh said in a conference call Sunday afternoon.

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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