Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:13PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 613 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harris Ferry, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Harris Ferry, Goffs Corner, Vianna, Jackson Ferry, Mina, Hunt,
Flanagan, Cotton Branch, Hedges, and Trapp.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Clark; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov