Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:35AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:35am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 235 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles north of Cross Plains, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Bowling Green, Franklin, Auburn, Woodburn, Black Jack, Rich Pond,
Clare, Geddes, Mcelroy Ford, and New Roe.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov