Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 1:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:30am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 129 PM EDT/1229 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of
strong thunderstorms 8 miles west of Liberty, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Liberty, Hustonville, Bradfordsville, Peytons Store, Lawhorn Hill,
Gilpin, Arista, Calvary, Evans Ford, and Mannsville.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Louisville.
Area Description:
Marion; Taylor; Casey; Lincoln; Adair
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: