Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:19PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 5:19pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 719 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hawesville, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...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...
Tell City, Hawesville, Lewisport, Cannelton, Petri, Goering, Adair,
Fenn Haven, Waitman, and Pellville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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.
Area Description:
Perry; Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov