Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 7:14PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 5:14pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 714 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cumberland City, or 10 miles north of Albany, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Cumberland City, Marlow, Narvel, Rowena, Seventy Six, Cartwright,
Nora, Long Bottom, Upchurch and Snow.
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:
Russell; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov