Special Weather Statement for Henry; Shelby; Franklin
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At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Castle, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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 1000 PM EDT for central Kentucky.
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Bulletin details
At 330 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near New Castle, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... New Castle, Eminence, Pleasureville, Campbellsburg, Port Royal, North Pleasureville, Drennon Springs, Delville, Bethlehem, and Slabtown.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:30PM 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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