Staff Report
Glasgow News 1
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a tornado warning for north central Allen County, central Warren County, west central Barren County and southeastern Edmonson County in south central Kentucky until 6 p.m.
“At 5:34 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Memphis Junction, moving northeast at 45 mph,” the service stated.
“This dangerous storm will be near Bowling Green around 5:40 and Mount Victor around 5:45,” the service stated. “Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Three Forks, Red Cross, Hardcastle, Rich Pond, Greenhill, Rocky Hill, Loving, Oakland, Tuckertown, and Hays.”
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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area including central Barren County.
“At 11:12 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of Scottsville, moving northeast at 60 mph,” the weather service stated. “Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.”
“Locations impacted include Glasgow, Scottsville, Cave City, Smiths Grove, Park City, Oakland, Three Forks, Red Cross, Hardcastle, and Lecta,” the service stated.
A tornado watch remains in effect until 3 p.m.
This story will be updated throughout Tuesday.
Find below a list of safe rooms in Barren County and contact information for Barren County Emergency Management.
Barren County Emergency Management can be contacted at 270-651-4910 or 270-629-5933.
• South Barren Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (on Bishop Road) at 6200 Old Bowling Green Road in Glasgow
• East Barren Volunteer Fire Department at 761 Hollis Thomas Road in Glasgow
• South Barren Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 at 197 Steam Mill Road in Smiths Grove
• Haywood Volunteer Fire Department at 67 Matthews Mill Road in Glasgow
• Temple Hill Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 at 7694 Roseville Road in Glasgow
• Temple Hill Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 at 8543 Tompkinsville Road in Glasgow
• Hiseville Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 at 728 Tick Ridge Road in Glasgow
• Park City Volunteer Fire Department at 24410 Louisville Road in Park City
• Cave City’s Doyle Park at 111 Reynolds Street in Cave City
• Cave City’s Public Works Department at 405 Wall Street in Cave City
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