Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:42PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 7:42pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 942 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Plum Springs, moving southeast at 25 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...
Bowling Green, Plum Springs, Crestmoor, Memphis Junction, Mount
Victor, Smiths Grove, Oakland, Three Forks, Hardcastle, and Girkin.
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:
Edmonson; Warren; Simpson
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov