Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 13:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:27PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 1:27pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 327 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Dunmor, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Anderson, Huntsville, Davis Crossroads, Harper Crossroads, Buffalo Fork, Chandlers Chapel, Costelow, Gasper, Silver City, and Harreldsville.
Instruction: 
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Butler; Logan; Warren
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov