Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 8:23PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 5:23pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 823 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5
miles southeast of Bedford, or 32 miles northwest of Frankfort,
moving southeast at 30 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Castle, Bedford, Pendleton, Eminence, Pleasureville,
Campbellsburg, Bethlehem, Turners Station and Lacie.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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:
Clark; Oldham; Trimble; Henry; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov