Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 18:25

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 8:25PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 825 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Columbia. 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... Columbia, Portland, Weed, Gradyville, Gadberry, Mount Gilead, Haskingsville, Bliss, Milltown, and Gresham.
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: 
Green; Adair
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY