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Tornado Warning 11, NWS Louisville, KY

April 27, 2026Henry County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 27, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT for Henry County, Oldham County, Shelby County, Kentucky. It was in force for 31 min. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2026, 7:45 PM EDT (23:45 UTC)
Expired
Apr 27, 2026, 8:16 PM EDT
In force
31 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Henry County, KY, Oldham County, KY, Shelby County, KY

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Apr 27, 7:50 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 E La Grange, KYSeveral trees down and a few uprooted in the Crystal Lake subdivision.
Apr 27, 7:50 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG1 Nne La Grange, KYTree split then fell on a residential shed (visible damage).
Apr 27, 7:56 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGSmithfield, KYTrees down in Smithfield. Time estimated from radar.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 155 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2026-04-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Cncnati-Daytn, OH at 12:00Z on 2026-04-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 127 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2396 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
151 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

705 
WFUS53 KLMK 272345
TORLMK
KYC103-185-211-280030-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0011.260427T2345Z-260428T0030Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
745 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Oldham County in central Kentucky...
  Northeastern Shelby County in central Kentucky...
  Henry County in central Kentucky...

* Until 830 PM EDT.

* At 745 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
  La Grange, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  La Grange around 750 PM EDT.
  New Castle around 800 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include North
Pleasureville, Drennon Springs, Buckner, Delville, Bethlehem,
Slabtown, Elmburg, Ballardsville, Pleasureville, and Smithfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3850 8503 3850 8502 3852 8500 3852 8498
      3851 8498 3849 8499 3847 8495 3834 8497
      3834 8499 3833 8497 3830 8498 3833 8547
      3840 8546 3853 8503
TIME...MOT...LOC 2345Z 265DEG 37KT 3837 8539 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

RJS
3 follow-up statements
520 
WWUS53 KLMK 272357
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
757 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

KYC103-185-211-280030-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260428T0030Z/
Oldham KY-Shelby KY-Henry KY-
757 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN OLDHAM...NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND SOUTHERN HENRY
COUNTIES...

At 756 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near La
Grange, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Oldham, northeastern Shelby and southern Henry Counties,
including the following locations... North Pleasureville, Bethlehem,
Slabtown, Elmburg, Ballardsville, Pleasureville, Smithfield, Defoe,
Cropper, and Lockport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3849 8501 3850 8499 3849 8499 3847 8495
      3834 8497 3834 8499 3833 8497 3830 8498
      3832 8538 3839 8534 3848 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 268DEG 32KT 3835 8529 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

RJS
601 
WWUS53 KLMK 280001
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
801 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

KYC185-280011-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260428T0030Z/
Oldham KY-
801 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN OLDHAM COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

&&

LAT...LON 3849 8501 3850 8499 3849 8499 3847 8495
      3834 8497 3834 8499 3833 8497 3830 8498
      3831 8527 3840 8527 3846 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 265DEG 37KT 3835 8522 

$$

KYC103-211-280030-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260428T0030Z/
Shelby KY-Henry KY-
801 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND SOUTHERN HENRY COUNTIES...

At 801 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
New Castle, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

Locations impacted include...
New Castle, Eminence, Pleasureville, Smithfield, Gratz, North
Pleasureville, Bethlehem, Slabtown, Elmburg, and Defoe.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3849 8501 3850 8499 3849 8499 3847 8495
      3834 8497 3834 8499 3833 8497 3830 8498
      3831 8527 3840 8527 3846 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 0001Z 265DEG 37KT 3835 8522 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

RJS
276 
WWUS53 KLMK 280016
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
816 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

KYC103-211-280025-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-260428T0030Z/
Shelby KY-Henry KY-
816 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SHELBY AND SOUTHERN HENRY
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.  However,
gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Louisville.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
portions of northern Shelby and southern Henry counties.

&&

LAT...LON 3849 8501 3850 8499 3849 8499 3847 8495
      3834 8497 3834 8499 3833 8497 3830 8498
      3831 8527 3840 8527 3846 8508
TIME...MOT...LOC 0014Z 265DEG 37KT 3836 8503 

$$

RJS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Louisville, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Apr 27, 4:12 PM EDT, 3 hours 33 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Monday evening and Monday night. A relatively higher risk for severe weather exists west of I-65, but isolated damaging winds will still be possible east to the I-75 corridor. * Another round of strong to severe storms is expected Tuesday evening and into the overnight. Damaging winds and large hail are the main severe threats. * Temperatures cool Wednesday afternoon and will run below average through next weekend for late April/early May. Mostly dry weather is expected after Wednesday, with a slight chance for light rain on Friday.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 27, 4:12 PM EDT, 3 hours 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
412 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Monday evening and
  Monday night. A relatively higher risk for severe weather exists
  west of I-65, but isolated damaging winds will still be possible
  east to the I-75 corridor.

* Another round of strong to severe storms is expected Tuesday
  evening and into the overnight. Damaging winds and large hail are
  the main severe threats.

* Temperatures cool Wednesday afternoon and will run below average
  through next weekend for late April/early May. Mostly dry weather
  is expected after Wednesday, with a slight chance for light rain
  on Friday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Issued at 412 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

A small cluster of thunderstorms is lifting northeast across
southern IN this afternoon. One severe thunderstorm dropped quarter
to golf ball size hail through portions of Warrick and Dubois
counties. This activity formed in an area of robust mid-level warm
advection and on the eastern fringe of a 45-50 kt SSW low-level jet.
These storms have begun to diminish in intensity as they push east
of the richer low-level moisture and the stronger plume of
instability.

Current satellite imagery and SPC mesoanalysis data reveal a plume
of moderate to strong instability extending north into the Mid-MS
River Valley. While the core of this instability plume will stay to
our west over MO/IL/western KY, the 40-50 kt SW LLJ will propagate
eastward over the Lower OH Valley through the evening and early
overnight hours. The robust low level flow should bring mid to upper
60s sfc dewpoints as far west as the I-65 corridor. Despite early
day clouds and scattered convection, MLCAPE of 1000-1500 J/kg should
be realized west of I-65 through 00Z this evening. This could be
important if the convective complex over southeastern IL can dive
southeast a bit faster into portions of SW Indiana and west-central
KY. Think we may see thunderstorms push into our NW CWA a bit faster
between 5-8 PM this evening. Heavy rainfall, gusty winds, lightning,
and hail would all be possible with this activity, and isolated
severe gusts/hail are also possible.

After 00Z this evening, convective evolution is messy and lower
confidence. Multiple discrete cells and convective clusters should
tend to evolve eastward across portions of central KY ahead of a
primary convective line. This activity should tend to grow upscale
before being absorbed by a QLCS late tonight. But expect rain and
thunderstorm chances to ramp up from west to east across central KY
between 00-06Z this evening. Isolated to widely scattered instances
of 60-70+ mph damaging straight-line winds are the primary severe
threat. As instability wanes overnight, storms may tend to become
more elevated in nature (resulting in a much lower hail and tornado
risk). The robust low-level flow and curvature will maintain at
least a low-end tornado risk through the late evening hours.

Showers and storms will exit the region from NW to SE early Tue
morning. Tuesday looks relatively dry overall; spotty light showers
will be possible as the sfc cold front stalls over the region.
However, much of the day looks mostly dry with any additional
widespread rain holding off until after 8 PM EDT Tue.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 412 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

===Another Round of Storms Tuesday Evening into Tuesday Night===

Another fast-moving mid/upper level shortwave trough is forecast to
swing east across the stalled sfc boundary Tuesday into Tuesday
night. Storms are expected to initiate upstream over the Ozarks
during the afternoon hours. It appears at least a portion of this
activity could grow upscale into an MCS, which then races east along
the remnant sfc boundary/instability gradient draped through central
KY. The most likely arrival time in our western/southwestern
forecast area is around 7-8 PM CDT. Large hail and damaging winds
would both be on the table at this time, especially across south-
central KY. The southern portion of the CWA (south of the stalled
boundary) will see stronger destabilization Tue afternoon and
evening ahead of any approaching MCS.

Shower and thunderstorm chances peak overnight, with the chance for
severe weather waning after 06Z Wednesday due to the loss of
instability. A deepening sfc wave is forecast to lift northeast
across the eastern half of KY early Wednesday morning as the primary
mid-level wave swings over the Midwest. Expect widespread showers to
linger through Wednesday morning before tapering off from NW to SE
Wednesday afternoon.

===Drier and Cooler Weather to End the Week===

Cooler, drier air filters into the region Wednesday and Wednesday
night behind the departing weather system. Clearing skies will allow
temperatures to drop into the low to mid 40s Thursday morning.
Modifying high pressure builds into the region for Thursday, with
fair weather and highs in the 60s.

A small chance (20%) for rain returns by Friday as a weak cold front
dips in from the north. A separate southern stream low pressure
system is expected to spread rainfall across the Southeast Friday
into Saturday. At this time, it looks like central KY and southern
IN is mostly likely to stay dry through the weekend with weak high
pressure once again building in from the northwest.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 156 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

A small line of TSRA will lift NE across southern IN at the start of
this TAF period, impacting HNB in the first hour of this TAF period.
HNB can expect MVFR and possibly brief IFR conditions in heavy TSRA.
Lightning, gusty winds, and small hail will all be possible at the
terminal.

Otherwise, mainly dry conditions will continue through the afternoon
hours in central KY. TSRA chances will mostly hold off until 00Z Tue
and beyond tonight. SCT TSRA chances will increase from the
northwest this evening ahead of a main convective line. This main
convective line will push southeast through southern IN and central
KY between 03-09Z Tue. Heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong gusty
winds will all be possible within this line. There is also a low-end
risk for a brief tornado. Low-end MVFR and borderline IFR ceilings
will develop in the wake of the storms early Tuesday. Low clouds
will slowly lift back to VFR Tue afternoon.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...None.
IN...None.

&&

SHORT TERM...EBW
LONG TERM...EBW
AVIATION...EBW
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 27, 4:14 PM EDT, 3 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Louisville KY
414 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ076>079-083-084-089>092-KYZ023>043-045>049-053>057-061>067-
070>078-081-082-282015-
Orange-Washington IN-Scott IN-Jefferson IN-Dubois-Crawford-Perry-
Harrison IN-Floyd-Clark IN-Hancock-Breckinridge-Meade-Ohio-Grayson-
Hardin-Bullitt-Jefferson-Oldham-Trimble-Henry-Shelby-Franklin-
Scott KY-Harrison KY-Spencer-Anderson-Woodford-Fayette-Bourbon-
Nicholas-Nelson-Washington KY-Mercer-Jessamine-Clark KY-Larue-Marion-
Boyle-Garrard-Madison-Butler-Edmonson-Hart-Green-Taylor-Casey-
Lincoln-Logan-Warren-Simpson-Allen-Barren-Monroe-Metcalfe-Adair-
Russell-Cumberland-Clinton-
414 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026 /314 PM CDT Mon Apr 27 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Indiana
and central Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

There is a risk of severe storms this evening and overnight.
Damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are the main hazards. Excessive
rainfall could result in localized flooding in southern Indiana.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Another round of strong to severe storms will be possible Tuesday
evening through early Wednesday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions
according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

More information, along with other weather, hydrological and
climate information can be found, at weather.gov/louisville.

EBW

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Apr 27, 5:52 PM EDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
552 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ078-079-092-KYZ032-272230-
Jefferson IN-Clark IN-Scott IN-Trimble KY-
552 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN CLARK...
SCOTT AND TRIMBLE COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 551 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Scottsburg and Madison, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Madison, Scottsburg, Bedford, Vienna, Austin, Lexington, Hanover,
Saluda, Smyrna, and Bethlehem.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Louisville.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
south central Indiana...and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3869 8520 3874 8527 3874 8533 3873 8533
      3858 8521 3858 8518 3856 8520 3853 8524
      3852 8544 3844 8584 3857 8585 3858 8588
      3871 8589 3874 8584 3881 8579 3883 8573
      3882 8570 3882 8561 3891 8553 3891 8520
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 258DEG 36KT 3869 8564

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Webb
Special weather statement, Apr 27, 6:08 PM EDT, 1 hour 37 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
608 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ076-077-083-084-272300-
Crawford IN-Orange IN-Washington IN-Dubois IN-
608 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN DUBOIS...NORTHERN
CRAWFORD...ORANGE AND NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON COUNTIES THROUGH 700 PM
EDT...

At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Shoals to
11 miles west of Paoli to 11 miles east of Jasper. Movement was east
at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Paoli, English, Orleans, French Lick, Stampers Creek, Marengo,
Orangeville, West Baden Springs, Birdseye, and Saltillo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

These storms 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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for
south central Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3877 8624 3861 8629 3827 8636 3831 8683
      3853 8679 3853 8668 3869 8668 3869 8631
      3873 8631 3874 8629 3877 8628
TIME...MOT...LOC 2208Z 263DEG 25KT 3870 8665 3857 8669 3839 8673

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RJS
Special weather statement, Apr 27, 7:07 PM EDT, 38 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
707 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ076-083-084-272330-
Crawford IN-Orange IN-Dubois IN-
707 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN DUBOIS...NORTHWESTERN
CRAWFORD AND ORANGE COUNTIES THROUGH 730 PM EDT...

At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles south of Bedford
to 8 miles east of Jasper. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Jasper, Paoli, English, Huntingburg, Orleans, French Lick, Stampers
Creek, Orangeville, West Baden Springs, and Birdseye.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These storms 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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Louisville.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3829 8703 3853 8682 3853 8668 3869 8668
      3869 8631 3857 8633 3833 8643
TIME...MOT...LOC 2307Z 255DEG 30KT 3871 8653 3844 8679

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RJS
Special weather statement, Apr 27, 7:12 PM EDT, 33 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
712 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ090>092-KYZ030-272345-
Floyd IN-Clark IN-Harrison IN-Jefferson KY-
712 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL HARRISON...SOUTH
CENTRAL CLARK...SOUTHEASTERN FLOYD AND CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTIES
THROUGH 745 PM EDT...

At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Dennis, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, St. Matthews, Shively,
Graymoor-Devondale, Windy Hills, Audubon Park, Beechwood Village, and
West Buechel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Louisville.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3819 8601 3830 8590 3831 8561 3811 8565
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 277DEG 18KT 3824 8590

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RJS
Special weather statement, Apr 27, 7:16 PM EDT, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
716 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

INZ092-KYZ030>032-272345-
Clark IN-Jefferson KY-Oldham KY-Trimble KY-
716 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EASTERN CLARK...OLDHAM...
SOUTHWESTERN TRIMBLE AND NORTHERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES THROUGH 745 PM
EDT...

At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jeffersonville, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Jeffersonville, La Grange, Prospect, Worthington Hills, Coldstream,
Green Spring, Glenview, Charlestown, Crestwood, and Orchard Grass
Hills.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central Indiana...and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3830 8573 3850 8572 3857 8538 3833 8531
TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 264DEG 37KT 3835 8570

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

RJS
Special weather statement, Apr 27, 7:29 PM EDT, 16 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
729 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

KYZ030-031-033-034-280000-
Jefferson KY-Oldham KY-Shelby KY-Henry KY-
729 PM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN OLDHAM...NORTHWESTERN
SHELBY...SOUTHWESTERN HENRY AND NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES
THROUGH 800 PM EDT...

At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Briarwood, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Louisville, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Shelbyville, Lyndon, La
Grange, Middletown, Douglass Hills, Prospect, and Hurstbourne.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Louisville.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
south central Indiana.

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LAT...LON 3840 8522 3817 8517 3820 8567 3833 8566
      3835 8564 3838 8564
TIME...MOT...LOC 2329Z 265DEG 39KT 3828 8560

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RJS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Louisville, KY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 5:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKTrimble38 min
Apr 27, 6:56 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKTrimble104 min
Apr 27, 7:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKJefferson33 min
Apr 27, 7:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKOldham29 min
Apr 27, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKShelby31 min
Apr 27, 7:40 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKHenry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby50 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.