Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 130 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Burkesville, or 43 miles southwest of Liberty, moving southeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Albany, Burkesville, Leslie, Modoc, Bow, Green Grove, Hegira,
Kettle, Tanbark and Frogue.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
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.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov