Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Central Kentucky Counties
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NOAA issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Louisville KY for Adair, Casey, Green, Lincoln, Marion, Russell, and Taylor counties in central Kentucky, with 60 mph wind gusts and possible hail until 3:45 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm
- Affected area
- Central Kentucky
- Issued
- May 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Louisville KY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Kentucky.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, effective from 3:10 AM EDT on April 28, 2026, until 3:45 AM EDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
This warning affects Adair County, Casey County, Green County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Russell County, and Taylor County in central Kentucky. Specific locations impacted include Liberty, Columbia, Jamestown, Russell Springs, Hustonville, Bradfordsville, Pickett, Absher, Teddy, and Royville.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Avoid driving through flooded roadways due to torrential rainfall.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Up to 0.75 inch hail is possible, along with torrential rainfall that could lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 3:10 AM EDT on April 28, 2026, and ends at 3:45 AM EDT on April 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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