Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 2:16PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 216 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles south of Bardstown, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Bardstown, Springfield, New Haven, Loretto, Lyons, Burkes Spring,
Dant, Booker, Nerinx, and Botland.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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 600 PM EST for
central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Nelson; Washington; Larue; Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov