Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:24PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 12:24pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 324 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6
miles west of New Albany, or 13 miles northwest of Louisville, moving
southeast 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...
Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown, St.
Matthews, Shively, Lyndon, Middletown, Douglass Hills and
Hurstbourne.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov