Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 3:59pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles southwest of Stanford, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
South Fork, Boneyville, Kings Mountain, Jumbo, Ottenheim, Mount
Salem, Walltown, Geneva, New Salem, and Blue 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:
Casey; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: