Tornado shelters available across South Central Kentucky

Severe weather is expected to hit the region Wednesday, raising concerns about tornadoes,...
Severe weather is expected to hit the region Wednesday, raising concerns about tornadoes, gusty winds, hail and more.(KWCH)
By Cailyn Richer
Published: Apr. 2, 2025 at 10:55 AM CDT
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - Severe weather is expected to hit the region Wednesday, raising concerns about tornadoes, gusty winds, hail and more.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Wednesday morning, sharing the state’s response plans.

Ahead of the forecasted storms, WBKO has compiled a list of tornado shelters available across South Central Kentucky. Shelters will open once a tornado watch or warning is implemented in the area.

The list of area tornado shelters can be found here.

An interactive map containing shelters can be viewed here.

If there is storm shelter location that is not listed, contact the WBKO First Alert Weather Team at weather@wbko.com.

Residents can stay up to date with the forecast and watch live coverage through WBKO’s First Alert website and app.

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