FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday as a flood watch is in effect for early Saturday, Feb. 15, through midday Sunday, Feb. 16.

More rainfall is expected over the weekend, and, combined with previous rain over the past several days, will likely result in flooding across the state.

“We want everyone to be careful,” Gov. Beshear said. “The amount of rain coming down will make it hard to drive, and flash flooding, especially across our roads, can create dangerous conditions. And remember, don’t drive through standing water, it can have a current, and it is incredibly dangerous.”

The Governor has also activated the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center and units of the Kentucky National Guard to stand ready to respond.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials and crews are also on alert, and local emergency management leaders are working to keep Kentuckians everywhere informed.

Gov. Beshear also implemented the state’s price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians from overpriced goods and services as they clean up and recover from the storm. Consumers should report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General.

Drivers are urged to check traffic conditions before traveling at GoKy.ky.gov.

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