Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 6:15am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 915 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Castle, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Castle, Pleasureville, Campbellsburg, Gratz, Port Royal, North
Pleasureville, Drennon Springs, Delville, Bethlehem, and Slabtown.
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:
Henry
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov