Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 4:31PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 1:31pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 431 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pleasure Ridge Park, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Shively, Audubon Park,
Parkway Village, Strathmoor Village, Strathmoor Manor, St. Dennis,
and Pleasure Ridge Par.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Harrison; Floyd; Clark; Jefferson
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: