Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 7:01PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 701 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Shelbyville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Shelbyville, Eminence, Pleasureville, Mulberry, Chestnut Grove, North
Pleasureville, Bethlehem, Slabtown, Elmburg, and Polsgrove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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
central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Oldham; Henry; Shelby; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov