Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:01PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 7:01pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 901 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles east of Plum Springs to 11 miles
northwest of Portland. 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...
Bowling Green, Scottsville, Franklin, Smiths Grove, Woodburn,
Oakland, Three Forks, Red Cross, Hardcastle, and Black Jack.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Warren; Simpson; Allen; Barren
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov