Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 7:46PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 746 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles north of Georgetown, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Sadieville, Alberta, Mallard Point, Rutland, Stonewall, Davis,
Connersville, Double Culvert, Biddle, and Josephine.
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.
Area Description:
Scott; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov