Special Weather Statement for Henry; Shelby; Franklin +5 more
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At 650 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles east of New Castle to near Georgetown. Movement was east at 20 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. These storms 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.
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At 650 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 11 miles east of New Castle to near Georgetown. Movement was east at 20 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... Lexington, Georgetown, Frankfort, Versailles, Paris, Meadowthorpe, Highlands, Eminence, Midway, and Pleasureville.
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Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:50AM 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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