LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One day before the 50th anniversary of one of the deadliest tornado supercell outbreaks in history, Kentuckiana was hit with a dose of severe weather early Tuesday. 

Unfortunately, it's likely not the last chance for storm potentials this spring. 

In March, severe storms swept through parts of Kentuckiana, peeling back roofs, snapping trees and damaging homes.

"It's already been an active spring," said WDRB meteorologist Hannah Strong. "We are likely going to continue to see more severe weather this spring."

Following an EF-1 tornado Tuesday morning that damaged buildings in Nelson County, more severe weather is expected in Kentucky and Indiana Tuesday afternoon and evening. 

That's why Louisville officials set up the city's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) inside MetroSafe headquarters.

"We are on top of things, monitoring, and we're ready for whatever may happen," Louisville Deputy Mayor David James said on Tuesday. 

As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, the EOC was now activated at a Level 2 status to monitor the incoming severe weather. Level 2 status means the EOC is staffed with Emergency Services personnel.

Weather Alerts

There are a number of ways residents can stay on top of weather alerts, including signing up for the city's automated alerts by texting "LENSAlert" to 67283 to subscribe to Louisville's Emergency Notification System.

The WDRB weather app will also keep you informed about severe weather. It's a free download that provides access to notifications and alerts, well as live radar, hourly and daily weather, and much more.

"We always encourage people to have at least two ways to receive warnings because, what if your cell phone dies or the cell service is out or something like that," Strong said. 

She recommends having a NOAA weather radio programmed to receive local storm warnings, as well as monitoring newscasts.

"When we say there's a warning, that should change the choices that you're making through the day. That's when the weather is a threat to you," Strong said. "So, if you hear a meteorologist say 'there's a thunderstorm warning' or 'a tornado warning,' we are begging you to do something different, to make a different choice. That's how you're going to stay safe."

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Strong said the outdoor sirens that sound during severe weather events are only meant to alert people when they're outdoors and many are triggered manually, instead of automatically. 

"The outdoor warning siren cannot be one of your two ways to receive warnings. It's helpful if you hear it, but it cannot be a primary way that you're relying on to give you that life-saving information," she said. 

NOAA Weather Alert Radio

FILE -- This photo taken on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, shows a NOAA weather radio (AP Photo/Dave Kolpack)

That's why investing in a NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather radio is a great idea because it can be set up to sound an alert during severe weather in the middle of the night. Those radios are available for purchase at retailers like Walmart and Lowes, as well as online on Amazon and other sites. 

CLICK HERE for information on NOAA weather radios. 

"If you have a weather radio, use it," James said. 

Have A Plan

Once tornado warnings have been issued for your area, Strong said people need "to go to the lowest level of whatever structure you're in and think about putting as many walls between you and the storm outside as you can."

Strong said for those who are not home but are instead at a business or shopping center, those areas often have tornado shelters for people.

For anyone on the road during severe weather, try to safely and quickly get inside. 

"If for some reason you really are caught out, you need to get off of the road and find one of those sturdy structures. So, please don't do the 'pull off the side of the road and get in a ditch.' That is not safe. That is old theory. That's not what we say anymore. You need to exit the road, get off of the highway or wherever you are and get into a sturdy structure. That's the best way to stay safe," said Strong.

For a list of shelter options in nearby counties, click here, and scroll to the end of the article.

Strong said it is expected to be an "active spring."

"Now is the time to think about those safety plans so you're prepared for the next round," she said.

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