Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/14/2026 13:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 14, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires: 
August 14, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jamestown, moving east 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Jamestown, Jabez, Karlus, Ono, and Whittle.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Louisville.
Area Description: 
Russell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov