February 11, 2009: Rain Rain Rain – Wind Wind Wind

  Lots of rain falling this morning.  The NWS has issued flood advisories for most of our counties – including Paducah.  A high wind warning is also in effect.  Thankfully we have managed to escape the tornado threat.  An area of showers and thunderstorms is pouring on most of West Kentucky and South Illinois.  Rainfall totals of 2-3" are being reported across portions of Ballard and Massac Counties.

  High winds will likely develop across West Kentucky this morning and continue into the afternoon.

  Major tornadoes hit Oklahoma overnight.  Various media reports say anywhere from nine to fifteen people were killed and over one hundred injured.  They called off searches at 1 AM.  They will resume searches this morning.  It sounds like an EF3+ tornado hit portions of southern Oklahoma.

  It has been an all nighter for me.  Will be ready to go to bed later this morning or afternoon.  🙂