Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 3:38PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 338 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles northwest of Albany, moving southeast at 30 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, Burkesville, Desda, Cartwright, Snow, Ida, Modoc, Savage,
Seventy Six, and Decide.
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:
Russell; Cumberland; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: