Special Weather Statement for Orange; Washington; Scott +1 more
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- Clark, Orange, Scott, Washington
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What is happening
At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Salem, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Louisville. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for south central Indiana.
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Bulletin details
At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Salem, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Scottsburg, Salem, Austin, Blue River, New Pekin, Borden, Campbellsburg, Little York, Saltillo, and Smedley.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 6:16PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Louisville KY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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