Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/15/2026 14:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 15, 2026 - 2:21pm
Expires: 
October 15, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over South Park View, moving east at 30 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... Louisville, Jeffersontown, Middletown, Douglass Hills, Hurstbourne, Hurstbourne Acres, St. Regis Park, West Buechel and Watterson Park.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov