Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 10:41PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 7:41pm
Expires:
August 26, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1041 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles northwest of Salem
to 9 miles north of Paoli to Shoals. Movement was southeast at 45
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Salem, Paoli, Orleans, French Lick, Blue River, New Pekin, Stampers
Creek, Orangeville, Campbellsburg, and West Baden Springs.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Orange; Washington
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov