Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 09:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:49PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 9:49am
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 10:15am
Description: 
At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lancaster, moving northeast at 15 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... Lancaster, Mccreary, Hyattsville, Hackley, Teatersville, Point Leavell, and Nina.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Garrard
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY