Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:22PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 822 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Falmouth to 6 miles
northeast of Cynthiana to near Paris. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Paris, Carlisle, Millersburg, Blacks Crossroads, Ellisville,
Colville, Moorefield, Currentsville, Barefoot, and US Route 62 at
State Route 19.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Harrison; Bourbon; Nicholas
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: