Severe Weather Possible Monday Night into Tuesday Morning

A very strong storm system will impact the area from this evening into tonight. Strong to severe thunderstorms are likely. The main storm threat will be damaging winds. Other threats include brief tornadoes and flash flooding from heavy rainfall.

Fayette County residents could experience power outages in the late evening and early morning hours.  Please check the batteries in flashlights, alarm clocks, your NOAA All-Hazards Weather Radio and AM/FM radios.  Make sure your cell phone is charged before you go to bed.

Lexington Emergency Management has many ways for you to stay up to day on severe weather and other threats.