Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/26/2026 19:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 10:27PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 26, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 1027 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles south of Williamstown to near Chevy Chase to near Indian Lakes Park. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lexington, Richmond, Georgetown, Winchester, Paris, Cynthiana, Lancaster, Carlisle, Bryan Station, and Meadowthorpe.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Scott; Harrison; Fayette; Bourbon; Nicholas; Jessamine; Clark; Garrard; Madison; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY