Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 15 at 9:12PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 6:12pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 912 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Bryan Station to near Sideview. Movement was
southeast at 30 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...
Lexington, Winchester, Cadentown, Bryan Station, North Middletown,
Goffs Corner, Chilesburg, Renick, Lyndale, and Jackson Ferry.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Fayette; Bourbon; Clark; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov