Louisville weather: Severe thunderstorm warning issued as storms roll across Kentucky
Wind up to 60 miles per hour and quarter-sized hail were possible, according to the warning. Thunder and lightning were apparent in Louisville.
Hopkinsville and the Christian County area were also under a flash flood warning as of 3 p.m. on June 28 as afternoon storms swept over the commonwealth.
Connor Giffin is an environmental reporter at The Courier Journal. Reach him directly at cgiffin@courier-journal.com or on X @byconnorgiffin.
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