Flash Flood Warning Covers Six Kentucky Counties as Iowa Storm Drops Quarter-Size Hail
Multiple severe weather alerts are in effect across the United States, Italy and Cyprus as a heatwave persists in southern Europe and thunderstorms bring flash flooding and hail risks to parts of Kentucky and Iowa.
Active Flash Flood and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in the United States
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning until 8:45 a.m. EDT for portions of central Kentucky including northeastern Anderson County, southwestern Fayette County, northern Garrard County, Jessamine County, northeastern Mercer County and Woodford County after Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain. [1] At 5:47 a.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. [1] A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Benton County, Iowa, with a storm moving east at 40 mph that was producing quarter-size hail capable of damaging vehicles. [2] The storm was forecast to reach communities including Marengo, Blairstown and Norway around 4:45-4:50 a.m. CDT. [2] At 4:42 a.m. CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Luzerne, or 9 miles northwest of Marengo, moving east at 40 mph. [2] The hazard included quarter size hail, with radar indicated source and nickel to quarter size hail reported in Belle Plaine at 4:41 a.m. [2] Impact included expected damage to vehicles. [2] This severe storm will be near Marengo, Blairstown, Luzerne, Iowa County Fairgrounds, Watkins, and Hannen Lake Park around 4:45 a.m. CDT and Norway around 4:50 a.m. CDT. [2] West Amana, High Amana, and South Amana were also in the path around 4 a.m. CDT. [2]
Heatwave Strains Evicted Families in Rome
A prolonged heatwave continues across Italy, placing four regions under storm alerts while adding hardship for hundreds of evicted families now sleeping rough in Rome. [3] For hundreds of people recently kicked out of a social centre in Rome, extreme heat is proving an added strain on top of a dispute highlighting the Italian capital's housing crisis. [3]
Storm Alerts Issued Across Four Italian Regions
Four regions under storm alerts as heatwave drags on, Italy gears up to watch partial solar eclipse, and more news on Wednesday. [4] The latest national weather roundup showed storm alerts continuing alongside the ongoing heatwave. [4]
Yellow Extreme-Heat Warning in Cyprus
Cyprus issued a yellow warning for extreme heat with temperatures forecast to reach 40C inland from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. [5] The warning is in force from 1pm until 3:30pm, with maximum temperatures forecast to peak at around 40C in inland areas. [5] A seasonal low-pressure system continues to affect the region, while a more unstable air mass is expected to move in from Friday, bringing an increased chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. [5] Wednesday will be mostly clear, although periods of increased cloud are expected during the day. [5] Isolated afternoon showers cannot be ruled out, mainly over mountainous areas. [5] Winds will initially be light and variable at around force 3 Beaufort before gradually turning southwesterly to northwesterly at force 3 to 4, reaching force 5 at times along the south coast. [5] The sea will be slight. [5] Temperatures will reach 40C inland, 31C on the west coast, around 34C along the remaining coastal areas and 30C in the higher mountains. [5] Overnight, the weather will remain mostly clear, with some low cloud developing locally. [5] Winds will gradually become northwesterly to northeasterly, while south-easterly winds are expected along the north coast, remaining light at force 3. [5] The sea will be calm to slight. [5] Minimum temperatures will fall to around 22C inland, 24C on the coast and 20C in the higher mountains. [5] Thursday will remain mostly clear, with occasional increased cloud and a chance of isolated afternoon showers, mainly over the mountains. [5] On Friday and Saturday, conditions are expected to become more unstable. [5] While mornings will be mostly clear, cloud is forecast to build during the afternoon, bringing isolated showers and thunderstorms, mainly over mountainous and inland areas. [5] Temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged on Thursday before dropping on Friday and Saturday to levels close to the seasonal average. [5]
Broader Global Severe Weather Context
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning until 8:45 a.m. EDT for portions of central Kentucky including northeastern Anderson County, southwestern Fayette County, northern Garrard County, Jessamine County, northeastern Mercer County and Woodford County after Doppler radar detected thunderstorms producing heavy rain. [1] A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Benton County, Iowa, with a storm moving east at 40 mph that was producing quarter-size hail capable of damaging vehicles. [2] A prolonged heatwave continues across Italy, placing four regions under storm alerts while adding hardship for hundreds of evicted families now sleeping rough in Rome. [3] Four regions under storm alerts as heatwave drags on. [4] Cyprus issued a yellow warning for extreme heat with temperatures forecast to reach 40C inland from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. [5]
What to watch next: A more unstable air mass is expected to move in from Friday, bringing an increased chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms while temperatures drop on Friday and Saturday to levels close to the seasonal average.
