Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Ice accumulation on a chainlink fence at the Lexington Bluegrass Airport from the historic ice storm of 2003. 1.25-1.5" of ice was deposited on the Bluegrass region Valentines Day weekend. NWS Louisville

Ice accumulation on one of our weather sensors at Bluegrass Airport (2003 ice storm). NWS Louisville

First of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby

Second of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby

Third of three images from a Lexington neighborhood after the historic February 2003 ice storm. Warren Hornsby

Lexington, Kentucky, courtesy Bill Cruey

A neighborhood in Lexington. Bill Cruey

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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Photo Album: Winter 2003