Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 2:01PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 11:01am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 200 PM EDT/100 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm over Russell Springs, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Jamestown, Russell Springs, Horntown, Eli, Jericho, Windsor, Webbs
Cross Roads, Teddy, Royville, and Sano.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Louisville.
Area Description:
Casey; Adair; Russell
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov