Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 5:32PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Brooksville, 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...
Ellisville, Headquarters, Claysville, Antioch, Barefoot, Blue Licks
Springs, US Route 62 at State Route 19, Morning Glory, Venus, and
Hooktown.
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.
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:
Harrison; Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov