Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:22AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:22am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 822 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Madison, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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, Bedford, Hanover, Smyrna, Milton, Dupont, Brooksburg,
Wakefield, Middlefork, and Canaan.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Jefferson; Trimble
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: