Special Weather Statement for Henry; Shelby; Franklin +1 more
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What is happening
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Owenton, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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 900 PM EDT for central Kentucky.
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Bulletin details
At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Owenton, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Frankfort, New Castle, Eminence, Pleasureville, Smithfield, Longlick, Stonewall, Harvieland, Elmville, and Old Christianburg.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 4:50PM 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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