Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:59PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 158 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Cabell, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Jamestown, Desda, Cartwright, Eli, Snow, Ida, Karlus, Seventy Six,
Decide, and Aaron.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Russell; Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov