Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 6:08PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Shoals to
11 miles west of Paoli to 11 miles east of Jasper. Movement was east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Paoli, English, Orleans, French Lick, Stampers Creek, Marengo,
Orangeville, West Baden Springs, Birdseye, and Saltillo.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
south central Indiana.
Area Description:
Orange; Washington; Dubois; Crawford
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov