Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 7:02PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 702 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near
Rockport, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel Cloud Possible and 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...
Lewisport and Waitman.
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.
Area Description:
Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov