Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:33PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 4:33pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 733 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles north of Coldstream, or 19 miles northeast of Louisville,
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.
Locations impacted include...
La Grange, Worthington Hills, Coldstream, Crestwood, Orchard Grass
Hills, Pewee Valley, Owen and Goshen.
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:
Jefferson; Oldham; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov