Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 10:17AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 7:17am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 1017 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Georgetown, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Cynthiana, Breckinridge, Millersburg, Stamping Ground,
Sadieville, Leesburg, Alberta, Skinnersburg, and Moon Lake Estates.
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:
Scott; Harrison; Bourbon; Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov