Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:42PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Shepherdsville, or 15 miles south of Louisville, moving southeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Shepherdsville, Pioneer Village, Hollyvilla, Fairdale, Hillview,
Lebanon Junction, Hebron Estates and Fox Chase.
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:
Bullitt; Jefferson; Nelson
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov