Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 7:58PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:58pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 758 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Cynthiana, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Cynthiana, Breckinridge, Berry, Robinson, Colemansville, Oddville,
Alberta, Renaker, Rutland, and Boyd.
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:
Scott; Harrison
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: