FRANKFORT, Ky. (WMDJ) – Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Kentuckians to prepare for severe storms across much of the state starting later today and lasting into Thursday.

According to the National Weather Service, severe weather is forecast for this afternoon and evening.

East Kentucky is currently under a Flood Watch until 8 a.m. Thursday.

The Governor urges all Kentuckians to stay weather aware and pay close attention to weather alerts Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Kentuckians can receive weather warnings by having an NOAA weather radio; listening to local TV and radio updates; connecting to wireless emergency alerts and weather apps; listening for outdoor sirens; visiting weather.gov or mobile.weather.gov or receiving notifications from family, friends and co-workers.