Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 257 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Burkesville, moving northeast at 35 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...
Jamestown, Burkesville, Russell Springs, Desda, Cundiff, Royville,
Crocus, Russell County Airport, Aaron, and Ribbon.
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.
Area Description:
Adair; Russell; Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov