Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Effective on October 31, 2023, the National Weather Service in Louisville in coordination with the Ohio River Forecast Center will begin daily forecast services for the Green River at Mammoth Cave at the request of Mammoth Cave National Park. Daily forecasts for the Green River at Mammoth Cave will be available on the National Weather Service webpage:

https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=lmk&gage=mmck2

The following flood stages have been established at Mammoth Cave, KY:

Action: 20 ft
Minor: 32 ft
Moderate: 57 ft
Major: 62 ft

Forecasts for the Green River at Mammoth Cave will be issued daily, and Flood Warnings will be issued when water levels are expected to reach or exceed the Minor Flood Stage level of 32 feet.

If you have any questions or comments on this new service, please contact:

Andrea Schoettmer, Senior Service Hydrologist
National Weather Service Forecast Office
6201 Theiler Lane
Louisville, KY 40229
Phone: 502-969-8842
E-Mail: andrea.schoettmer@noaa.gov

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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

New River Forecast Point at Mammoth Cave starting Oct 31, 2023