Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 4:49PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 448 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles northwest of Carlisle. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Oddville, Ellisville, Headquarters, Claysville, Barefoot, Blue Licks
Springs, US Route 62 at State Route 19, Morning Glory, Venus, and
Hooktown.
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:
Harrison; Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: