Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Grayson and Hardin Counties, KY
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NWS Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Grayson County and southwestern Hardin County in central Kentucky until 3:45 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Kentucky
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Louisville KY
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Louisville KY. The alert is effective from August 22, 2026 at 3:16 PM EDT until August 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Grayson County and southwestern Hardin County in central Kentucky. Locations impacted include Upton, Sonora, Spurrier, Seven Corners, Limp, Eastview, White Mills, Flint Hill, Solway, and White Mills Junction.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
Expected Conditions
At 3:16 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles northeast of Leitchfield, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:16 PM EDT to 3:45 PM EDT on August 22, 2026.
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