Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 6:14PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Salem, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Salem, Little York, Shorts Corner, South Boston, Hitchcock, Pumpkin
Center, Rosebud, Harristown, New Philadelphia, and Becks Mill.
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 1100 PM EDT for
south central Indiana.
Area Description:
Washington; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov