Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:06AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:06am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 805 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Bedford to 7 miles northwest of
Jasper. Movement was east at 60 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...
Orleans, French Lick, Orangeville, West Baden Springs, Hillham,
Portersville, Bonds, Dubois Crossroads, Norton, and Kellerville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Orange; Dubois
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov