08/22/2026
⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 4:28PM CDT until August 22 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
SUMMARY:
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The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Clinton County in south central Kentucky...
Southwestern Russell County in south central Kentucky...
Cumberland County in south central Kentucky...
Southern Metcalfe County in south central Kentucky...
Southwestern Adair County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 428 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Edmonton,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Edmonton, Burkesville, Leslie, Desda, Cundiff, Curtis, Modoc,
Ellington, Grider, and Aaron.
AFFECTS: Adair, KY; Clinton, KY; Cumberland, KY; Metcalfe, KY; Russell, KY
INSTRUCTION: Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/pFlMKpn
URGENCY: Immediate
SEVERITY: Severe
CERTAINTY: Observed
EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/22/26 4:28 PM CST
EXPIRATION DATE: 8/22/26 5:15 PM CST
FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRLMK
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Clinton County in south central Kentucky...
Southwestern Russell County in south central Kentucky...
Cumberland County in south central Kentucky...
Southern Metcalfe County in south central Kentucky...
Southwestern Adair County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 515 PM CDT.
* At 428 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Edmonton,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Edmonton, Burkesville, Leslie, Desda, Cundiff, Curtis, Modoc,
Ellington, Grider, and Aaron.
See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/pFlMKpn