Kentucky Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/27/2026 22:44

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 1:44AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 10:44pm
Expires: 
April 27, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description: 
At 144 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Georgetown, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Northern Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester, Paris, Millersburg, North Middletown, Spindletop Estates, Blacks Crossroads, Renick, and Stony Point.
Instruction: 
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for central Kentucky.
Area Description: 
Scott; Harrison; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Clark
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY