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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
745 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026
 
KYZ034-038-200015-
Shelby KY-Spencer KY-
745 PM EDT Tue May 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SPENCER AND
SOUTHWESTERN SHELBY COUNTIES THROUGH 815 PM EDT...

At 745 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Taylorsville, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Veech, Rivals, Finchville, Normandy, Elk Creek, Wilsonville, and
Olive Branch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm 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.

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LAT...LON 3822 8526 3807 8522 3807 8544 3810 8544
      3811 8543 3815 8542
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 258DEG 12KT 3812 8540 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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