Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:06PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:06pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 606 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Scottsburg, or 36 miles north of Louisville, moving
southeast at 15 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...
Scottsburg, Vienna, Austin, Little York, New Philadelphia, Pumpkin
Center, Leota, South Boston and Canton.
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:
Washington; Scott
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov