Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 7:47am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 1046 AM EDT/946 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Leitchfield, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Leitchfield, Clarkson, Caneyville, Rock Creek, Saint Paul, Peonia,
Sadler, Black Rock, Tar Hill, and Shrewsbury.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
Area Description:
Grayson; Hardin
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov