Storms send Kentucky State Fair attendees running for cover

Attendees at the Kentucky State Fair were sent inside Tuesday afternoon, as bad weather moved through Louisville.

A statement posted to the fair’s Twitter account just before 5 p.m. told fairgoers to “Please proceed to the nearest building. You can still enjoy the 1.2 million feet of indoor space at the #KYStateFair while we wait for the weather to pass.”

A WLKY reporter shared photos of a large blow-up Miller Lite can and a tent that had been pushed over by strong winds.

Severe storms are possible this evening.

Central Kentucky and counties in South Central Kentucky are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 p.m.

WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey said damaging winds and large hail are possible.

This story was originally published August 20, 2019 at 5:37 PM.