Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:48PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 6:48pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 948 PM EDT/848 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 10 miles northwest of Greensburg, moving 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 this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles
away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a
building or vehicle.
Locations impacted include...
Greensburg, Bloyd, Lobb, Donansburg, Fry, Romine, Grab, Exie, Newt,
and Pierce.
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.
Area Description:
Hart; Green; Taylor
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov