Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:43AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 5:43am
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 843 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Richmond, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Richmond, Berea, Duluth, Bighill, Combs, Terrill, Panola, Kingston,
Dreyfus, and Whites.
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.
Area Description:
Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov