Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 17:33

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:33PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 833 PM EDT/733 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Leitchfield to 7 miles southwest of Elizabethtown. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. 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. Locations impacted include... Leitchfield, Clarkson, Upton, Sonora, Bonnieville, Boundary Oak, Rock Creek, Saint Paul, Eastview, and Broad Ford.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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: 
Breckinridge; Grayson; Hardin; Larue; Hart; Green
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov