Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Morgantown, moving east at 30 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...
Bowling Green, Morgantown, Plum Springs, Mount Victor, Woodbury,
Barren River, Dimple, Girkin, Leetown, and Benleo.
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:
Butler; Warren
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: