Special Weather Statement for Franklin; Scott; Harrison +6 more
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What is happening
At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cowan to near Versailles. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central Kentucky.
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Bulletin details
At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cowan to near Versailles. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester, Versailles, Paris, Carlisle, Cardinal Hill, Cadentown, Fayette Mall, and Veterans Park.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 5:41PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
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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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