Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 10:40PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 7:40pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1039 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Scottsburg, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and nickel size 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...
Madison, Scottsburg, Vienna, Austin, Lexington, Hanover, Saluda,
Smyrna, Milton, and Kent.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for
south central Indiana...and central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Scott; Jefferson; Clark; Trimble
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: