A storm system heading to Kentucky is expected to create potentially severe weather Thursday through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The storms will develop along a stalled frontal boundary Thursday and linger in the region through Saturday. The NWS said severe weather will be possible all three days, but the biggest threat for severe weather is Friday.

Friday’s storms aren’t expected to arrive until the afternoon and evening hours, NWS meteorologists said in the area forecast discussion . The main threat is gusty winds, but some hail is possible.

Much of Kentucky, save for far eastern counties, is in the slight risk zone (level 2 of 5) of the NWS’ severe weather outlook . Slight risk implies organized severe thunderstorms with varying levels of intensity.

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