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April 2006 Archives


Derby Day Weather History…

11:22 PM Sun, Apr 30, 2006 |

The first Saturday day in May has produced a Kentucky Derby winner at Churchill Downs for more than 130 years now. These champions of the horse track have fought their way to victory against some of the toughest competition the world has to offer. They have also had to fight their way to victory again some of the worst that Mother Nature has to offer.

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To be severe or not to be severe? That is the question

8:41 PM Fri, Apr 21, 2006 |

The severity of a storm can be debated until you are directly affected, then there is no doubt in your mind. I have heard your frustrations when you're getting walloped by rain, wind, lightning and hail and there's no severe weather warnings for your area. I can assure you that there is no plot against you but that there are limitations to the science of weather and certain criteria that must be met before a storm is considered severe. Let ...



Tornado, Fact or Myth?

12:11 AM Mon, Apr 17, 2006 |

With severe weather season in full swing across Kentuckiana, now is a good time to brush up on some tornado safety. Here is a list of common myths as well as facts about these deadly forces of nature...

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What causes a thunderstorm?

12:50 PM Wed, Apr 05, 2006 |

With all of the severe weather we've seen lately here in Kentuckiana, it leaves one to wonder what causes the atmospheric phenomenon known as a thunderstorm?

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