Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 12:55PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
At 1255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lancaster, moving east at 20 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...
Richmond, Lancaster, Mccreary, Round Hill, Caleast, Peytontown,
Silver Creek, Ruthton, Baldwin, and Buggytown.
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.
Area Description:
Jessamine; Garrard; Madison
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: