Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:18PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 618 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southeast of Falmouth, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Oddville, Ellisville, Headquarters, Claysville, Antioch, Colville,
Barefoot, Blue Licks Springs, US Route 62 at State Route 19, and
Kelat.
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:
Harrison; Bourbon; Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov