Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:53PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 952 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Edmonton, 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...
Tompkinsville, Edmonton, Burkesville, Leslie, Littrell, Eighty Eight,
Meshack, Curtis, Blythe, and Harlan Crossroads.
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:
Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Cumberland
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov