Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 10:36AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 7:36am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 1035 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cynthiana, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cynthiana, Carlisle, Millersburg, Ellisville, Colville, Broadwell,
Currentsville, Barefoot, US Route 62 at State Route 19, and Weston.
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:
Harrison; Bourbon; Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov