Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 11:56

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:56PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 11:56am
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 156 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Jamestown, moving southeast 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... Albany, Jamestown, Burkesville, Russell Springs, Desda, Cartwright, Snow, Cundiff, Ida, and Savage.
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: 
Adair; Russell; Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY