Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 20 at 2:59AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:59am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:45am
Description:
At 259 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles west of Scottsville, moving east at 55 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...
Scottsville, Franklin, Gamaliel, Woodburn, Fountain Run, Black Jack,
Gum Tree, Austin, Settle, and Raley 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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 600 AM CDT for
south central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov