Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 02:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 2:13am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
At 513 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Worthington Hills, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Shelbyville, Crestwood, Eminence, Simpsonville, Pleasureville, Smithfield, Montclair, North Pleasureville, Elmburg, and Ballardsville.
Instruction: 
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: 
Jefferson; Oldham; Henry; Shelby
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov