Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 6:05PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bedford, moving east at 15 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...
Bedford, Saluda, Bethlehem, Milton, Monitor, Trout, Otto,
Paynesville, and Wises Landing.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Clark; Trimble
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov