HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A Flood Warning placed by the National Weather Service in Paducah has been extended through Wednesday night, expiring at 9 p.m.
With shower and possible storms predicted for late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, Hopkinsville and Christian County is facing a marginal risk of severe weather.
According to NWS, lightning, large hail, and strong winds may accompany storms with the forecast showing a 60% chance of precipitation. The additional rain comes as the area recovers from nearly 14 inches of continuous rainfall that caused extreme flooding in Christian County.
As water continues to recede, the community has shifted from emergency response into full recovery mode. Find a full list of resources available to flood victims and people looking to assist here.
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