Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 02:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:49AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 2:49am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 3:30am
Description: 
At 549 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near New Castle to 11 miles northeast of Shelbyville to 10 miles west of Lawrenceburg. Movement was 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... Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, New Castle, Eminence, Midway, Pleasureville, Campbellsburg, Slickway, and Farmdale.
Instruction: 
These storms 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: 
Henry; Shelby; Franklin; Anderson; Woodford
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov