Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 10:16PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 8:16pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1016 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Tompkinsville, moving south at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Tompkinsville, Rockbridge, Sulphur Lick, Grandview, Persimmon, and
Forkton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov