Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:45am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 844 AM EDT/744 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Dale, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Ferdinand, Leopold, Sassafras, Bristow, Oriole, Celina, West Fork,
Sulphur, Saint Croix, and Adyeville.
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.
Area Description:
Dubois; Crawford; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov