Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 545 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13
miles west of Tompkinsville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Gamaliel, Dry Fork, Gum Tree, Freetown, Sulphur Lick, Tracy, Lamb,
Flippin, Emberton, and Mud Lick.
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.
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:
Barren; Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: