Special Weather Statement for Henry; Franklin; Scott +3 more
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What is happening
At 856 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Falmouth to 9 miles southwest of Williamstown to 6 miles southwest of Owenton. Movement was south at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for central Kentucky.
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At 856 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Falmouth to 9 miles southwest of Williamstown to 6 miles southwest of Owenton. Movement was south 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... Georgetown, Frankfort, Cynthiana, Breckinridge, Midway, Stamping Ground, Sadieville, Berry, Longlick, and Slickway.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 8:56PM 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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