Gov. Andy Beshear said he’s alerting swift-water rescue teams and national guard helicopters in preparation for the storm.

Given the 2 to 6 inches of rain predicted to hit Kentucky this weekend, Gov. Andy Beshear's emergency declaration activates teams to help in the event of severe flooding.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of significant rainfall expected to hit the state over the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all of Kentucky,

Eastern Kentucky is under flood watch this weekend as heavy rain moves through the area. The National Weather Service says two to four inches of rain, including thunderstorms, are expected Saturday and Sunday. That could mean higher river levels, flash floods and areal floods.

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."

A flood watch issued by the National Weather Service has been expanded as a system that could bring up to 6 inches of rain in some area moves into the region.

Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency ahead of the heavy rain expected to hit the Bluegrass this weekend.