Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 10:07PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 7:07pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
At 1007 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Lebanon, moving east at 5 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...
Lebanon, Loretto, Raywick, Saint Francis, Burkes Spring, Saint
Joseph, Belltown, Dant, Nerinx, and Bearwallow.
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:
Washington; Marion
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: