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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

BARREN  COUNTY

Barren County is covered by 2 Weather Radio Stations:

Horse Cave
Bowling Green

Horse Cave (For East Barren County)

  • Frequency: 162.500 MHz
  • Channel: 5
  • FIPS: 021009

Bowling Green (For far West Barren County)

  • Frequency: 162.400 MHz
  • Channel: 1
  • FIPS: 021009

Warnings and forecasts for Barren County are issued by our office and broadcast on each of these transmitters.

The strength and quality of the broadcast from each transmitter will depend on your distance from the transmitter, terrain, and other local effects. Tune your radio to the broadcast that comes in most clearly and reliably at your location and provides the most representative weather information.



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