The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Daviess County through 2 a.m.
According to an NWS graphic likely threats include a few tornadoes, scattered hail up to tennis ball size, and scattered wind gusts up to 70 mph.
The Daviess County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of tornado refuge locations.
The following locations will open their doors while a Tornado Watch is active and remain open until the severe weather threat has concluded:
- Legacy Owensboro, 5333 Frederica Street
- Owensboro Christian Church, 2818 New Hartford Road
- St. Martin’s, 5856 KY 81
- Panther Creek Baptist Church, 7146 US 431
If a Tornado Warning is issued, Yellow Creek Baptist (5741 KY 144) would its doors and remain open until the severe weather threat has concluded.
A Tornado Watch is issued when conditions make it possible that a tornado could form. A Tornado Warning is issued when a tornado is imminent or has been sighted/radar indicated.
