Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:02PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:02pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 602 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Carrollton,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Carrollton, Vevay, Warsaw, Owenton, Florence, Kentucky Speedway,
Ghent, Sanders, Sparta, Worthville, Prestonville, Braytown,
Interstate 71 at Mile Marker 52, Langstaff, Wheatley, Markland, New
Liberty, US Route 42 at State Route 184, Ethridge, and Interstate 71
at Mile Marker 40.
This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 39 and 57.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.
Area Description:
Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Owen
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov