Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 04:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:49AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 4:49am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 5:15am
Description: 
At 749 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fairview to 8 miles northeast of Frankfort. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lexington, Georgetown, Paris, Cynthiana, Carlisle, Breckinridge, Midway, Millersburg, Stamping Ground, and Sadieville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Henry; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Woodford; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov