Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 3:48PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Veterans Park. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Lexington, Veterans Park, Cadentown, Chilesburg, Spears, Coletown,
Athens, East Hickman, and Centerville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Fayette; Jessamine
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: