Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 12:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 230 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Albany, 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, Cartwright, Snow, Savage, Marlow, Huntersville, Rolan, Browns Crossroads, Nora, and Bug.
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.
Area Description: 
Clinton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY