TORNADO WATCH 154…PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING…IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 154
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
750 PM EDT WED MAY 14 2014

INC019-025-043-061-KYC001-003-005-009-017-021-027-029-045-049-053-
057-061-067-073-079-085-087-093-097-099-103-111-113-123-137-151-
155-163-167-169-171-179-181-185-207-209-211-215-217-223-229-239-
150100-
/O.EXT.KLMK.TO.A.0154.000000T0000Z-140515T0100Z/

TORNADO WATCH 154...PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM
CDT/ THIS EVENING...IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

CLARK IN              CRAWFORD IN           FLOYD IN
HARRISON IN

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 43 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY

ANDERSON KY           BOURBON KY            BOYLE KY
CLARK KY              FAYETTE KY            FRANKLIN KY
GARRARD KY            HARRISON KY           JESSAMINE KY
MADISON KY            MERCER KY             NICHOLAS KY
SCOTT KY              WOODFORD KY

IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

BRECKINRIDGE KY       BULLITT KY            HARDIN KY
HENRY KY              JEFFERSON KY          LARUE KY
MEADE KY              NELSON KY             OLDHAM KY
SHELBY KY             SPENCER KY            TRIMBLE KY
WASHINGTON KY

IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

ADAIR KY              ALLEN KY              BARREN KY
CASEY KY              CLINTON KY            CUMBERLAND KY
EDMONSON KY           GRAYSON KY            GREEN KY
HART KY               LINCOLN KY            MARION KY
METCALFE KY           MONROE KY             RUSSELL KY
TAYLOR KY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...ALBANY...BARDSTOWN...BEDFORD...
BRANDENBURG...BROWNSVILLE...BURKESVILLE...CAMPBELLSVILLE...
CARLISLE...COLUMBIA...CORYDON...CYNTHIANA...DANVILLE...EDMONTON...
ELIZABETHTOWN...FORT KNOX...FRANKFORT...GEORGETOWN...GLASGOW...
GREENSBURG...HARDINSBURG...HARRODSBURG...HODGENVILLE...
JAMESTOWN...JEFFERSONVILLE...LA GRANGE...LANCASTER...
LAWRENCEBURG...LEBANON...LEITCHFIELD...LEXINGTON...LIBERTY...
LOUISVILLE...MARENGO...MOUNT WASHINGTON...MUNFORDVILLE...
NEW ALBANY...NEW CASTLE...NICHOLASVILLE...PARIS...RICHMOND...
SCOTTSVILLE...SHELBYVILLE...SHEPHERDSVILLE...SPRINGFIELD...
STANFORD...TAYLORSVILLE...TOMPKINSVILLE...
VERSAILLES AND WINCHESTER.

$$

13

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WATCH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
250 PM EDT WED MAY 14 2014

…EXCESSIVE RAINFALL LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT AS WAVES
OF THUNDERSTORMS MOVE THROUGH PORTIONS OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY AND
SOUTHEASTERN INDIANA…

.THE COMBINATION OF A STALLED OUT FRONTAL BOUNDARY WITH A WAVE OF
LOW PRESSURE WILL PRODUCE SEVERAL WAVES OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE REGION THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. THE
HIGH MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE ATMOSPHERE WILL LEAD TO EFFICIENT
RAINFALL PRODUCING STORMS. TRAINING OF THUNDERSTORMS OVER REPEATED
AREAS WILL LIKELY PRODUCE FLASH FLOODING IN FLOOD PRONE AREAS.

INZ078-079-090>092-KYZ024>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-070>078-081-
082-150300-
/O.NEW.KLMK.FF.A.0002.140514T1850Z-140515T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
SCOTT IN-JEFFERSON IN-HARRISON IN-FLOYD IN-CLARK IN-
BRECKINRIDGE KY-MEADE KY-OHIO KY-GRAYSON KY-HARDIN KY-BULLITT KY-
JEFFERSON KY-OLDHAM KY-TRIMBLE KY-HENRY KY-SHELBY KY-FRANKLIN KY-
SCOTT KY-HARRISON KY-SPENCER KY-ANDERSON KY-WOODFORD KY-
FAYETTE KY-BOURBON KY-NICHOLAS KY-NELSON KY-WASHINGTON KY-
MERCER KY-JESSAMINE KY-CLARK KY-LARUE KY-MARION KY-BOYLE KY-
GARRARD KY-MADISON KY-BUTLER KY-EDMONSON KY-HART KY-GREEN KY-
TAYLOR KY-CASEY KY-LINCOLN KY-LOGAN KY-WARREN KY-SIMPSON KY-
ALLEN KY-BARREN KY-MONROE KY-METCALFE KY-ADAIR KY-RUSSELL KY-
CUMBERLAND KY-CLINTON KY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…SCOTTSBURG…MADISON…CORYDON…
NEW ALBANY…JEFFERSONVILLE…HARDINSBURG…BRANDENBURG…
BEAVER DAM…LEITCHFIELD…ELIZABETHTOWN…FORT KNOX…
MOUNT WASHINGTON…SHEPHERDSVILLE…LOUISVILLE…LA GRANGE…
BEDFORD…NEW CASTLE…SHELBYVILLE…FRANKFORT…GEORGETOWN…
CYNTHIANA…TAYLORSVILLE…LAWRENCEBURG…VERSAILLES…
LEXINGTON…PARIS…CARLISLE…BARDSTOWN…SPRINGFIELD…
HARRODSBURG…NICHOLASVILLE…WINCHESTER…HODGENVILLE…
LEBANON…DANVILLE…LANCASTER…RICHMOND…MORGANTOWN…
BROWNSVILLE…MUNFORDVILLE…GREENSBURG…CAMPBELLSVILLE…
LIBERTY…STANFORD…RUSSELLVILLE…BOWLING GREEN…FRANKLIN…
SCOTTSVILLE…GLASGOW…TOMPKINSVILLE…EDMONTON…COLUMBIA…
JAMESTOWN…BURKESVILLE…ALBANY
250 PM EDT WED MAY 14 2014 /150 PM CDT WED MAY 14 2014/

…FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE HAS ISSUED A

* FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR PORTIONS OF INDIANA AND KENTUCKY…
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING AREAS…IN INDIANA…CLARK IN…FLOYD
IN…HARRISON IN…JEFFERSON IN AND SCOTT IN. IN KENTUCKY…
ADAIR KY…ALLEN KY…ANDERSON KY…BARREN KY…BOURBON KY…
BOYLE KY…BRECKINRIDGE KY…BULLITT KY…BUTLER KY…CASEY
KY…CLARK KY…CLINTON KY…CUMBERLAND KY…EDMONSON KY…
FAYETTE KY…FRANKLIN KY…GARRARD KY…GRAYSON KY…GREEN
KY…HARDIN KY…HARRISON KY…HART KY…HENRY KY…JEFFERSON
KY…JESSAMINE KY…LARUE KY…LINCOLN KY…LOGAN KY…MADISON
KY…MARION KY…MEADE KY…MERCER KY…METCALFE KY…MONROE
KY…NELSON KY…NICHOLAS KY…OHIO KY…OLDHAM KY…RUSSELL
KY…SCOTT KY…SHELBY KY…SIMPSON KY…SPENCER KY…TAYLOR
KY…TRIMBLE KY…WARREN KY…WASHINGTON KY AND WOODFORD KY.

* THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING

* A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE NORTHEAST THROUGH THE OHIO
VALLEY THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT. WIDESPREAD SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED WITH THIS WEATHER SYSTEM. DUE TO THE
SLOW MOVING NATURE OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED WITH HIGH MOISTURE
VALUES…THESE SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING EXCESSIVE RAINFALL THAT COULD LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING.
RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 2 TO 4 INCHES WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS IS
POSSIBLE THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD
TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING…HEAVY RAIN…PENNYSIZE HAIL…AND 40 MPH WINDS

WWUS83 KLMK 141838
SPSLMK

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
238 PM EDT WED MAY 14 2014

KYZ036-037-041-042-141910-
BOURBON KY-FAYETTE KY-HARRISON KY-SCOTT KY-
238 PM EDT WED MAY 14 2014

…STRONG THUNDERSTORM WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING…HEAVY RAIN…PENNY
SIZE HAIL…AND 40 MPH WINDS…

AT 236 PM EDT…NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A
STRONG THUNDERSTORM NEAR MEADOWTHORPE…AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 30
MPH.

OCCASIONAL LIGHTNING…HEAVY RAIN REDUCING VISIBILITIES…PENNY SIZE
HAIL…AND GUSTY WINDS OF AROUND 40 TO 45 MPH…ARE EXPECTED WITH
THIS STORM.

* THIS STORM WILL ALSO IMPACT…
GEORGETOWN…
U K ARBORETUM…
THOROUGHBRED ACRES…
NORTHLAND…
MEADOWTHORPE…
SPINDLETOP ESTATES AND DONERAIL…
NEW ZION AND MATTOXTOWN…
GEORGETOWN SCOTT COUNTY AIRPORT AND NEWTOWN…
CENTERVILLE AND OXFORD…

THIS STORM WILL AFFECT INTERSTATE 75 IN KENTUCKY BETWEEN MILE MARKERS
113 AND 127.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS OCCURRING. EXPECT PONDING OF WATER ON LOCAL
ROADWAYS. DRIVERS SHOULD SLOW DOWN AND TURN ON THEIR HEADLIGHTS IF
ENCOUNTERING HEAVY RAINS.

&&

LAT…LON 3842 8447 3831 8424 3801 8450 3804

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
103 PM EDT WED MAY 14 2014

INZ084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-070>078-081-082-
151715-
CRAWFORD IN-PERRY IN-HARRISON IN-FLOYD IN-CLARK IN-HANCOCK KY-
BRECKINRIDGE KY-MEADE KY-OHIO KY-GRAYSON KY-HARDIN KY-BULLITT KY-
JEFFERSON KY-OLDHAM KY-TRIMBLE KY-HENRY KY-SHELBY KY-FRANKLIN KY-
SCOTT KY-HARRISON KY-SPENCER KY-ANDERSON KY-WOODFORD KY-FAYETTE KY-
BOURBON KY-NICHOLAS KY-NELSON KY-WASHINGTON KY-MERCER KY-
JESSAMINE KY-CLARK KY-LARUE KY-MARION KY-BOYLE KY-GARRARD KY-
MADISON KY-BUTLER KY-EDMONSON KY-HART KY-GREEN KY-TAYLOR KY-CASEY KY-
LINCOLN KY-LOGAN KY-WARREN KY-SIMPSON KY-ALLEN KY-BARREN KY-
MONROE KY-METCALFE KY-ADAIR KY-RUSSELL KY-CUMBERLAND KY-CLINTON KY-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…MARENGO…TELL CITY…CORYDON…
NEW ALBANY…JEFFERSONVILLE…HAWESVILLE…HARDINSBURG…
BRANDENBURG…BEAVER DAM…LEITCHFIELD…ELIZABETHTOWN…FORT KNOX…
MOUNT WASHINGTON…SHEPHERDSVILLE…LOUISVILLE…LA GRANGE…
BEDFORD…NEW CASTLE…SHELBYVILLE…FRANKFORT…GEORGETOWN…
CYNTHIANA…TAYLORSVILLE…LAWRENCEBURG…VERSAILLES…LEXINGTON…
PARIS…CARLISLE…BARDSTOWN…SPRINGFIELD…HARRODSBURG…
NICHOLASVILLE…WINCHESTER…HODGENVILLE…LEBANON…DANVILLE…
LANCASTER…RICHMOND…MORGANTOWN…BROWNSVILLE…MUNFORDVILLE…
GREENSBURG…CAMPBELLSVILLE…LIBERTY…STANFORD…RUSSELLVILLE…
BOWLING GREEN…FRANKLIN…SCOTTSVILLE…GLASGOW…TOMPKINSVILLE…
EDMONTON…COLUMBIA…JAMESTOWN…BURKESVILLE…ALBANY
103 PM EDT WED MAY 14 2014 /1203 PM CDT WED MAY 14 2014/

…TORNADO WATCH 154 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS
EVENING…

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL
INDIANA AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY.

.DAY ONE…THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.

SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON
AS A STRENGTHENING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES NORTHEASTWARD ACROSS
KENTUCKY. STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE
OUTLOOK AREA THIS AFTERNOON. THE MAIN SEVERE WEATHER THREAT IS
EXPECTED TO BE DAMAGING WIND GUSTS. HOWEVER…ISOLATED TORNADOES
CAN NOT BE RULED OUT. THE HIGHEST THREAT OF SEVERE WEATHER WILL BE
IN AREAS ALONG AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 65.

IN ADDITION…HEAVY RAINFALL WILL ACCOMPANY THUNDERSTORMS. THE
HEAVY RAINFALL WILL PRODUCE EXCESSIVE PONDING OF WATER AND
LOCALIZED FLOODING ISSUES WILL BE POSSIBLE.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT…

SPOTTERS ARE REQUESTED TO REPORT ANY HAIL…DAMAGING WINDS…OR
HEAVY RAINFALL THROUGH TONIGHT.

&&

MORE INFORMATION…ALONG WITH OTHER WEATHER…HYDROLOGICAL AND
CLIMATE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND…AT WEATHER.GOV/LOUISVILLE.

TORNADO WATCH 154 INEFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING

000
WWUS63 KLMK 141653
WCNLMK

WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 154
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
1253 PM EDT WED MAY 14 2014

INC019-025-043-061-123-KYC001-003-005-009-017-021-027-029-031-045-
049-053-057-061-067-073-079-085-087-091-093-097-099-103-111-113-
123-137-141-151-155-163-167-169-171-179-181-183-185-207-209-211-
213-215-217-223-227-229-239-150000-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.A.0154.140514T1653Z-140515T0000Z/

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 154 IN
EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA

CLARK IN              CRAWFORD IN           FLOYD IN
HARRISON IN           PERRY IN

IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 49 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL KENTUCKY

ANDERSON KY           BOURBON KY            BOYLE KY
CLARK KY              FAYETTE KY            FRANKLIN KY
GARRARD KY            HARRISON KY           JESSAMINE KY
MADISON KY            MERCER KY             NICHOLAS KY
SCOTT KY              WOODFORD KY

IN NORTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

BRECKINRIDGE KY       BULLITT KY            HARDIN KY
HENRY KY              JEFFERSON KY          LARUE KY
MEADE KY              NELSON KY             OLDHAM KY
SHELBY KY             SPENCER KY            TRIMBLE KY
WASHINGTON KY

IN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY

HANCOCK KY            OHIO KY

IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY

ADAIR KY              ALLEN KY              BARREN KY
BUTLER KY             CASEY KY              CLINTON KY
CUMBERLAND KY         EDMONSON KY           GRAYSON KY
GREEN KY              HART KY               LINCOLN KY
LOGAN KY              MARION KY             METCALFE KY
MONROE KY             RUSSELL KY            SIMPSON KY
TAYLOR KY             WARREN KY

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF…ALBANY…BARDSTOWN…BEAVER DAM…
BEDFORD…BOWLING GREEN…BRANDENBURG…BROWNSVILLE…
BURKESVILLE…CAMPBELLSVILLE…CARLISLE…COLUMBIA…CORYDON…
CYNTHIANA…DANVILLE…EDMONTON…ELIZABETHTOWN…FORT KNOX…
FRANKFORT…FRANKLIN…GEORGETOWN…GLASGOW…GREENSBURG…
HARDINSBURG…HARRODSBURG…HAWESVILLE…HODGENVILLE…
JAMESTOWN…JEFFERSONVILLE…LA GRANGE…LANCASTER…
LAWRENCEBURG…LEBANON…LEITCHFIELD…LEWISPORT…LEXINGTON…
LIBERTY…LOUISVILLE…MARENGO…MORGANTOWN…MOUNT WASHINGTON…
MUNFORDVILLE…NEW ALBANY…NEW CASTLE…NICHOLASVILLE…PARIS…
RICHMOND…RUSSELLVILLE…SCOTTSVILLE…SHELBYVILLE…

If you haven’t heard or figured out, then it’s time you knew…

My wife, Diana, and I are no longer together. I’ve no idea where to begin…

I suppose I shouldn’t call Diana my wife, as she will no longer be wearing that title–but what else could I have said to properly introduce you without an instant element of shock? Soon-to-be-ex-wife? Though this might be a bit painful, and though I might secretly wish ill of her at certain moments–as anyone in my position might do; I don’t really wish to speak ill of her–at least not in a public forum.

Facts, however, are undeniable–and though our fair Commonwealth holds itself as a “no fault” state–people do have the need and desire to know “what happened”. But first…

Vaguely, I remember the morning that I saw a new face ascend the steps of the school bus on a muggy morn, laced in dew and light fog. She seemed cold and hardened–by what I did not know–yet, I could see in her steely eyes that there was a passionate being, desperately crying to discover a life much better. The girl proceeded down the aisle, and sat beside me–as mine was the only occupied by me. I didn’t fully know it at the time, but still, this feeling came over me that this girl would become an important part of my life. A year or so later, that girl, Diana, entered my life once more.

Memories fail me at this moment as to precisely when, but I recall one evening hearing the phone ring, and it being announced that the call was for me–and it was a girl! Somehow, Diana had managed to discover the number to the family home, and took it upon herself to telephone me. This simple call led to years of talking with her over the phone–sometimes pleasant, other times not-so-pleasant–and occasionally, downright annoying. Diana expressed an interest in me–and, despite her stalker-like tendencies–I was developing an interest in her; friendship–or something akin–grew. She expressed her love and desire for me; I attempted to remain distant, as I couldn’t quite get over the frequency to which she called–she clung to me, gripped me, and tried to hold me as her own, though we weren’t a couple.

Diana had chased after me–quite literally–throughout our remaining years at Harrison County High School; yet, I never let her in or that close to me, until one night…

Each year, the cadets of the Kentucky 51st AFJROTC are treated to a “Military Ball”–a formal dance, where the men present themselves in full uniform and the ladies wear their best gowns and evening attire. I’m uncertain as to whether the 51st still holds the event, and if so, where it takes place today; in my days as a cadet, however, the event took place in the clubhouse of the Cynthiana Country Club. The venue–though small–seemed vast and expansive for someone like me. The dimly lit room, filled with smiling faces, surrounded by an exterior painted in the darkness of the evening–huge, lumbering trees proudly standing outside aided in developing this feeling that we were all in our own little world. Toward the end of the evening, Diana approached me, and we began to speak of her future–this was her last year at school; somewhere in the mix–I’m fairly certain–came talk of how she dreamed to find that special someone. Diana grew more comfortable, and drew nearer to me; I began to realize how uncomfortable my jacket and tie were… the DJ announced the last dance.

I cannot remember the music–I don’t recall it’s melody or whether there were lyrics to accompany it–but I do remember sharing that dance with her, and how she suddenly seemed to be the most beautiful woman in the room. We moved slowly. Held each other closely. Her eyes sparkled, glistened, twinkled and shone brighter than the light reflecting off the gown that covered her increasingly luscious frame. I could feel the heat of her body, radiating from her abdomen, penetrating the fabric that separated us. I began to wonder whether this feeling I was developing was love… We shared a moment that seemed to last an eternity; suddenly, the song ended, and I was overcome by an ice-cold shockwave of fear and confusion. I ran.

Years passed; Diana moved away. Soon, I discovered that she’d married. When she’d returned to visit her family, I was invited to meet her and her husband. Strangely, I felt a combined feeling of happiness and sadness. I had been overjoyed to discover that this dear friend had found love; the sadness felt, I can’t quite explain… months later, Diana began to telephone again, as her marriage had now fallen apart and dissolved–it seemed that Prince Charming was deeply flawed, and would much rather share his time with another woman in their bed.

Time passed, and our communiques fell to the wayside; our paths did not cross again until shortly after she returned to Cynthiana. Unfortunately, by the time I discovered her return, I’d learned she’d committed to someone else and was with child. The same joyful sadness visited me–though this time I was able to place a finger on the element of melancholy; a dear friend that had been so close to me had found love, and I was still searching. We reconnected as friends, again, and once more I became a shoulder to cry on. A year or two later, I was there when her world collapsed. Eventually, this close friendship developed into a relationship; soon after, marriage.

Eleven years of my life have–ten in marriage–have been spent with Diana. Over that period, we’ve had numerous ups and downs many of which you may know–and from my understanding, as I continue to hear from numerous friends, acquaintances, and strangers–many of you know too well. The past two weeks have shown me that there is no such thing as a secret or a private life–and, to be honest, it frightens me that people have learned so much, and how accurate some rumors can be.

Presently, Diana and I are separated; papers have been filed for divorce. To the best of my knowledge, she plans to wed in July–or when the divorce is finalized, whichever allows; this much I treat as fact and common knowledge, as she’s shared this with the children. The children and I continue to live in our home, and are dealing with this situation as best we can; we’ve received a great amount of emotional support and some additional support from the community and are very grateful. I’m attempting to locate employment, as I need to be able to support our family.

As for my feelings, I cannot truly say that I am “happy” as a void has been opened in my life; I can, however, say that I am dealing with the change fairly well, and feel slightly optimistic about my future. I’d be lying, however, if I said that I didn’t wish that I’d awaken to find that these past few weeks have been a very detailed nightmare.

As for Diana, I cannot say anything more than she states that she’s the happiest she’s been in life.

I do hope that this time is real for Diana, and pray that she’s finally found the love, security, and companionship she’s been searching for.

Maybe, someday, I’ll find mine…

—

I originally began writing this post on April 30–ten days following the day she left. I did not finish writing/revisit the post until today, May 9, 2014.

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN AND 40 MPH WINDS.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
529 PM EDT TUE APR 29 2014

KYZ035>037-292200-
FRANKLIN KY-HARRISON KY-SCOTT KY-
529 PM EDT TUE APR 29 2014

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH HEAVY RAIN AND 40 MPH WINDS...

AT 527 PM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING
STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM 10 MILES NORTHWEST
OF FRANKFORT TO GEORGETOWN...AND MOVING NORTHEAST AT 45 MPH.

HEAVY RAIN REDUCING VISIBILITIES AND GUSTY WINDS OF AROUND 40 
MPH...ARE EXPECTED WITH THESE STORMS.

* THESE STORMS WILL ALSO IMPACT...
  GEORGETOWN...
  FRANKFORT...
  CYNTHIANA...
  GEORGETOWN SCOTT COUNTY AIRPORT AND MOON LAKE ESTATES...
  SUTERVILLE AND PORTER...
  JOSEPHINE AND DAVIS...
  STONEWALL AND RUTLAND...

THESE STORMS WILL AFFECT INTERSTATE 64 IN KENTUCKY BETWEEN MILE
MARKERS 58 AND 69.

THESE STORMS WILL AFFECT INTERSTATE 75 IN KENTUCKY BETWEEN MILE
MARKERS 125 AND 136.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

BE AWARE THAT A GUST FRONT PRECEDING THESE STORMS WILL GENERATE
STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WELL BEFORE THE ARRIVAL OF ANY RAIN.

IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THESE STORMS...SEEK SHELTER INDOORS AND
STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA ALL HAZARDS RADIO...
WEATHER.GOV/LOUISVILLE ON THE INTERNET...OR LOCAL MEDIA FOR LATER
UPDATES AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

&&

 

STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING…HEAVY RAIN…AND 40 MPH WINDS

Special Weather Statement
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LOUISVILLE KY
828 AM EDT MON APR 28 2014

KYZ036-037-040>043-281315-
BOURBON KY-FAYETTE KY-HARRISON KY-NICHOLAS KY-SCOTT KY-WOODFORD KY-
828 AM EDT MON APR 28 2014

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WITH DANGEROUS LIGHTNING...HEAVY RAIN...AND
40 MPH WINDS...

AT 824 AM EDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING
STRONG THUNDERSTORMS ALONG A LINE EXTENDING FROM FALMOUTH TO
CYNTHIANA TO HIGHLANDS...AND MOVING EAST AT 45 MPH.

FREQUENT CLOUD TO GROUND LIGHTNING...HEAVY RAIN REDUCING
VISIBILITIES...AND GUSTY WINDS OF AROUND 35 TO 40 MPH...ARE EXPECTED
WITH THESE STORMS.

* THESE STORMS WILL ALSO IMPACT...
  GEORGETOWN...
  PARIS...
  CYNTHIANA...
  CARLISLE...
  BUENA VISTA AND VENUS...
  HUTCHISON AND BAREFOOT...
  HOOKTOWN AND MILLERSBURG...
  ELLISVILLE AND BLACKS CROSSROADS...

THESE STORMS WILL AFFECT INTERSTATE 64 IN KENTUCKY BETWEEN MILE
MARKERS 69 AND 75.

THESE STORMS WILL AFFECT INTERSTATE 75 IN KENTUCKY BETWEEN MILE
MARKERS 118 AND 130.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS OCCURRING. EXPECT PONDING OF WATER ON LOCAL
ROADWAYS. DRIVERS SHOULD SLOW DOWN AND TURN ON THEIR HEADLIGHTS IF
ENCOUNTERING HEAVY RAINS.

IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THESE STORMS...SEEK SHELTER INDOORS AND
STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. STAY TUNED TO NOAA ALL HAZARDS RADIO...
WEATHER.GOV/LOUISVILLE ON THE INTERNET...OR LOCAL MEDIA FOR LATER
UPDATES AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

&&

LAT...LON 3827 8387 3819 8397 3806 8472 3839 8450
      3854 8448 3854 8444 3857 8441 3858 8421
      3856 8420 3855 8416 3851 8418 3848 8415
      3844 8400 3844 8397 3837 8391 3837 8388
      3834 8384
TIME...MOT...LOC 1228Z 255DEG 39KT 3871 8432 3842 8428
          3810 8449

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