Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 5:07PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of Georgetown, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Stamping Ground, Sadieville, Longlick, Leesburg, Alberta,
Skinnersburg, Stonewall, Moon Lake Estates, and Muddy Ford.
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.
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.
Area Description:
Scott; Harrison; Fayette; Bourbon
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov