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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:41 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN WOODFORD...SOUTHERN SCOTT...NORTHERN CLARK...NORTHEASTERN JESSAMINE...BOURBON... NICHOLAS...FAYETTE...SOUTH CENTRAL HARRISON AND SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM EDT... At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Cowan to near Versailles. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester, Versailles, Paris, Carlisle, Cardinal Hill, Cadentown, Fayette Mall, and Veterans Park. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for central Kentucky. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
Flood Watch
Issued: 12:44 PM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following area, Jefferson IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Casey, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Garrard, Harrison KY, Henry, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Mercer, Nicholas, Scott KY, Shelby, Trimble and Woodford. * WHEN...Through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall could lead to Flash Flooding. Localized amounts over 3 inches of rain will cause flash flooding of small creeks and streams, especially low water crossings. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
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