Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 8:58PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 5:58pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Paris, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Lexington, Georgetown, Paris, Carlisle, Thoroughbred Acres, Bryan
Station, Millersburg, North Middletown, Blacks Crossroads, and
Hutchison.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Scott; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov