Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 12:57PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 9:57am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1257 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
New Castle, moving east at 30 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...
New Castle, Gratz, Delville, Bethlehem, Slabtown, Fallis, Lockport,
Swallowfield, Polsgrove, and Franklinton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Henry; Franklin
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: