Special Weather Statement Kentucky | Effective 03/11/2026 13:37

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 11 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 11, 2026 - 1:37pm
Expires: 
March 11, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 436 PM EDT/336 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Columbia to 8 miles southeast of Burkesville. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Albany, Jamestown, Burkesville, Russell Springs, Desda, Cartwright, Eli, Mintonville, Snow, and Cundiff.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Casey; Adair; Russell; Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov