Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 8:09PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 5:09pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 809 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles south of Williamstown, moving southeast at 15 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...
Georgetown, Sadieville, Berry, Colemansville, Alberta, Renaker,
Mallard Point, Rutland, Boyd, and Stonewall.
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.
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:
Scott; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov