Special Weather Statement for Simpson; Allen
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What is happening
At 1256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Scottsville, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 1256 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Scottsville, moving southeast at 5 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Scottsville, Allen Springs, West Fork, Yesse, Mcelroy Ford, Halifax, Chapel Hill, Red Hill, Gainesville, and Pope.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 8 at 12:57PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
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Source and limitations
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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