Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 2:50PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 11:50am
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of English, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
English, Marengo, Hardinsburg, Livonia, Fredericksburg, Riceville,
Ethel, Trotter Crossing, Valeene, and Pine Valley.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
south central Indiana.
Area Description:
Orange; Washington; Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov