Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:57PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles south of Owenton, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Georgetown, Frankfort, Stamping Ground, Sadieville, Longlick,
Spindletop Estates, Leesburg, Skinnersburg, Moon Lake Estates, and
Muddy Ford.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Henry; Franklin; Scott; Harrison; Fayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: