KENTUCKY — A Marginal Risk Level 1 out of 5 severe weather outlook has been posted for tomorrow Friday May 22 across Kentucky, with the Storm Prediction Center issuing a 2 percent tornado risk alongside the marginal designation for storms valid until 7 AM CDT Saturday May 23 covering a broad zone across the state including Louisville, Lexington, Frankfort, Bowling Green, Paducah, Madisonville, Owensboro, Covington, London, Corbin, and Williamsburg.
Forecaster George confirmed the 2 percent tornado risk posting and noted additional details on tomorrow’s storm setup will be forthcoming shortly as the Friday severe weather picture continues to develop.
Marginal Risk Core Covering Louisville Lexington and Frankfort Friday May 22
The darker green Marginal Risk core zone is outlined across the central and western portions of Kentucky, covering a broad corridor stretching from Paducah and Madisonville eastward through Owensboro, Louisville, Frankfort, Lexington, and into London, Corbin, and Williamsburg.
The Marginal Risk Level 1 designation indicates isolated severe storm activity is possible across the outlined zone on Friday, with storms capable of producing gusty winds, small hail, and the 2 percent tornado probability that has been officially posted with the outlook.
A broader thunderstorm zone extends across the surrounding lighter green area covering additional portions of Kentucky and neighboring states, indicating that storm activity will be widespread even in areas outside the Marginal Risk core zone on Friday.
2 Percent Tornado Risk Posted Alongside Marginal Designation for Friday Storms
The 2 percent tornado risk posted with Friday’s Marginal Risk outlook is a notable addition to what would otherwise be a routine low-end severe weather day across Kentucky, signaling that atmospheric conditions will support at least the isolated potential for brief tornado development with the strongest storms on Friday.
While 2 percent represents a low probability, it is not a negligible risk and means residents across the outlined zone should remain weather aware throughout Friday and have a reliable way to receive tornado warnings if conditions warrant during the storm activity.
Forecaster George has indicated more specific details about Friday’s storm setup and tornado risk will be available shortly as the outlook continues to be refined ahead of the May 22 severe weather event across Kentucky.
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