Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Versailles, 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...
Lexington, Georgetown, Versailles, Paris, Highlands, Meadowthorpe,
Midway, Stamping Ground, Sadieville, and Viley.
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.
This storm 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:
Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Anderson; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov