2:53 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana and north central, northwest, and south
central Kentucky.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Big Oak Picnic Shelter
Shelter reservations for any event other than a picnic (wedding, sporting event, etc.) or for over 50 attendees/participants require a Special Use Permit Application be submitted 30 days in advance of the reservation date. Please call (270) 465-4463 for more information and to request a permit application from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Green River Lake Office.
Satterly Picnic Shelter
Shelter reservations for any event other than a picnic (wedding, sporting event, etc.) or for over 50 attendees/participants require a Special Use Permit Application be submitted 30 days in advance of the reservation date. Please call (270) 465-4463 for more information and to request a permit application from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Green River Lake Office.
Tailwater Picnic Shelter
Shelter reservations for any event other than a picnic (wedding, sporting event, etc.) or for over 50 attendees/participants require a Special Use Permit Application be submitted 30 days in advance of the reservation date. Please call (270) 465-4463 for more information and to request a permit application from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Green River Lake Office.
Visitor Center Picnic Shelter
Shelter reservations for any event other than a picnic (wedding, sporting event, etc.) or for over 50 attendees/participants require a Special Use Permit Application be submitted 30 days in advance of the reservation date. Please call (270) 465-4463 for more information and to request a permit application from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Green River Lake Office.
Pikes Ridge
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is transitioning management of Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area at Green River Lake for the 2026 recreation season. Effective March 1, 2026, Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area will be managed under a lease agreement with Common Capital RE Holdings LLC, with BrightSky Campgrounds overseeing day-to-day operations and reservation services on behalf of the lessee. USACE remains committed to providing a high-quality recreation experience and maintaining a sustainable recreation program. As part of this effort, the Louisville District is partnering with a local business to manage Pikes Ridge Campground Recreation Area. Existing reservations will be honored but must be rebooked with the new managing entity. Visitors will need to contact BrightSky Campgrounds and provide their original reservation number to complete the rebooking process. Guests will have until March 9, 2026, at midnight (Eastern Time) to rebook their reservation. After this deadline, reservations that have not been rebooked will no longer be held. Please be sure to check the email account used to make your original reservation on [Recreation.gov][1] for additional information. Questions regarding fees, pass eligibility, or rebooking procedures should be directed to BrightSky Campgrounds at rob@brightskycampgrounds.com. Read the full news release here: [https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Releases/Display/Article/4410950/usace-announces-new-management-of-pikes-ridge-recreation-area-at-green-river-la/][2] The Louisville District will continue working to ensure a smooth transition for visitors ahead of the 2026 recreation season. [1]: http://Recreation.gov [2]: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/News/News-Releases/Display/Article/4410950/usace-announces-new-management-of-pikes-ridge-recreation-area-at-green-river-la/