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Tornado Warning 14, NWS Louisville, KY

April 28, 2026Adair County, Green County, Taylor County, Kentucky

NWS Louisville, KY issued this tornado warning at Apr 28, 2026, 2:01 AM CDT for Adair County, Green County, Taylor County, Kentucky. It was in force for 29 min. 4 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 28, 2026, 2:01 AM CDT (07:01 UTC)
Expired
Apr 28, 2026, 2:30 AM CDT
In force
29 min
Issued by
NWS Louisville, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.75 in

Counties Adair County, KY, Green County, KY, Taylor County, KY

The radar

The Louisville radar (KLVX), 102 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:01 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 28, 2:03 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Ssw Greensburg, KYResidential tree damage: Split trees and limb damage.
Apr 28, 2:07 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG1 Sse Black Gnat, KYTree down in roadway; Whitewood Rd.
Apr 28, 2:10 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG3 E Black Gnat, KYLarge tree branches had fallen and patio furniture was blown over.
Apr 28, 2:10 AM CDTTSTM WND DMG5 Se Black Gnat, KYTree down blocking the entire roadway. On Lemon Bend Rd after Antle Ln and before Stubbs Rd.

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 watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Apr 27, 7:39 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 7.0 hours before the alert went out and 172 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2026-04-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 591 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Nashville Metro, TN at 00:00Z on 2026-04-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 140 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
591 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-138 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1425 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
140 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
503 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.3
Supercell composite
10.8

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

183 
WFUS53 KLMK 280701
TORLMK
KYC001-087-217-280730-
/O.NEW.KLMK.TO.W.0014.260428T0701Z-260428T0730Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Louisville KY
301 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Green County in central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Taylor County in central Kentucky...
  Northeastern Adair County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 330 AM EDT/230 AM CDT/.

* At 301 AM EDT/201 AM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of 
  producing a tornado was located over Greensburg, moving east at 50 
  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
  central Green, southeastern Taylor and northeastern Adair Counties,
  including the following locations... Christine, Absher, Coburg,
  Romine, Wrights, Whitewood, Hatcher, Atchison, Gabe, and
  Roachville.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8560 3735 8556 3729 8512 3728 8511
      3726 8506 3725 8506 3714 8507 3711 8510
TIME...MOT...LOC 0701Z 284DEG 48KT 3728 8549 

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

$$

BJS
3 follow-up statements
401 
WWUS53 KLMK 280712
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
312 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYC001-087-217-280730-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260428T0730Z/
Green KY-Taylor KY-Adair KY-
312 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT/230 AM CDT/
FOR EAST CENTRAL GREEN...SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR AND NORTHEASTERN ADAIR
COUNTIES...

At 311 AM EDT/211 AM CDT/, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
a tornado was located near Campbellsville, moving east at 55 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...
Knifley, Christine, Absher, Pellyton, Haskingsville, Coburg, Romine,
Casey Creek, Cane Valley, and Hatcher.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3719 8541 3731 8538 3729 8512 3728 8511
      3726 8506 3725 8506 3714 8507 3711 8510
TIME...MOT...LOC 0711Z 284DEG 48KT 3725 8534 

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

$$

BJS
110 
WWUS53 KLMK 280720
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
220 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYC087-217-280730-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260428T0730Z/
Green KY-Taylor KY-
220 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GREEN AND SOUTHEASTERN TAYLOR
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
south central and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 8530 3723 8531 3727 8524 3727 8520
      3728 8519 3729 8512 3728 8511 3726 8506
      3715 8507 3712 8509 3711 8510
TIME...MOT...LOC 0720Z 284DEG 48KT 3722 8518 

$$

KYC001-280730-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260428T0730Z/
Adair KY-
220 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 AM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ADAIR COUNTY...

At 220 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles northeast of Columbia, moving east at 55 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...
Casey Creek, Knifley, Pellyton, Neatsville, Ella, Holmes, Dunbar
Hill, and Barnett Springs.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 8530 3723 8531 3727 8524 3727 8520
      3728 8519 3729 8512 3728 8511 3726 8506
      3715 8507 3712 8509 3711 8510
TIME...MOT...LOC 0720Z 284DEG 48KT 3722 8518 

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

$$

BJS
017 
WWUS53 KLMK 280731
SVSLMK

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
231 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYC001-280741-
/O.EXP.KLMK.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260428T0730Z/
Adair KY-
231 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ADAIR COUNTY HAS EXPIRED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning has
been allowed to expire.  However, gusty winds and heavy rain are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for
south central and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3722 8530 3723 8531 3727 8524 3727 8520
      3728 8519 3729 8512 3728 8511 3726 8506
      3715 8507 3712 8509 3711 8510
TIME...MOT...LOC 0731Z 284DEG 48KT 3719 8503 

$$

BJS

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 28, 1:47 AM CDT, 14 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Another round of strong to severe storms is expected this 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 evening and Saturday.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 28, 1:47 AM CDT, 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
247 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Another round of strong to severe storms is expected this 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 evening and Saturday.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 247 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

A line of storms is pushing through the region at this hour. The
cold front behind the line will begin to stall this morning and park
near the Ohio River for the remainder of the day. As the line of
storms continues southeast, it will move away from the better
forcing along the front and begin to weaken. Though vorticity
shedding and a shortwave will continue along the upper ridging into
the Appalachians, which will help to maintain storms. Once storms
reach the Bluegrass/Western Kentucky Parkways, we are expecting
storms to become more elevated in nature. Though, gusty to damaging
winds will still be possible until the line exits the region. The
line is expected to exit the region around 6AM EDT.

Through the afternoon, we will see some clearing (after a morning of
lower stratus) sky cover and slightly increased heights over the
region. This will help temperatures to increase into the upper 70s
and low 80s over Kentucky. Southwesterly surface flow will help to
keep dew points into the mid-upper 60s. We will remain mostly dry
through the day today, as forcing is lacking.

By the late afternoon/evening, SBCAPE ahead of the stationary front
will increase to 1600-2000 J/kg, PWATs to 1.6-1.8 inches, and deep
layer shear around 50kts. A fast-moving shortwave will move
northeast from the Ozarks and bring an MCS through the region. Large
hail and damaging winds will be the main hazards with this event.
Greatest threat area will be over southern Kentucky. Storms will
approach the region around 7-8pm EDT (6-7pm CDT). The convective
environment will weaken beyond 6Z and storms are expected to weaken.

Additionally, a surface low pressure system will undergo
cyclogenesis as it passes over the region, this will help to keep
showers and storms through Wednesday morning. Showers will push off
to the northeast late Wednesday morning. The cold front that has
been stalled along the Ohio River will push through the region and
bring cooler and drier air with it.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
Issued at 247 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

===== Wednesday - Saturday =====

Despite some lingering rain showers Wednesday morning, everyone
dries out by midday with clouds slowly thinning and moving out to
the east in the evening. Tuesday night's shortwave will quickly
eject towards the northeast and ushering in a trailing cold front
during the day. Dry and cooler NW flow will dominate in the
afternoon with light winds all day for everyone leading to a rather
comfy day. Afternoon highs range in the mid 60s to low 70s. Clouds
could stick around long enough to keep lows a little warmer in
southern areas, though lows across the CWA Wednesday night will be
in the low to upper 40s.

A broad trough over southern Canada will keep ushering in cooler air
reinforcing the cooling trend for this week at least through
Saturday. So by Thursday afternoon, clouds will clear later in the
morning before increasing later in the afternoon. Highs are cooler
in the mid to upper 60s with lows in the low to upper 40s again.

For Friday, temperatures will be nearly the same in the 60s with
increasing clouds. A lower level disturbance might bring in a few
showers though any rainfall from this seems to be very light and
unlikely (20%). However, this will usher in some more cold air from
a weak cold front passing through and drop temperatures a few more
degrees Saturday. Lows will be in the low to mid 40s, with a few
upper 30s across our northern counties.

By Saturday morning, clouds stick around as a low pressure glides
across the southeast US. We expect conditions to remain dry albeit
for a few rain showers in our far southern border counties that
might get a glancing blow from this storm. Should it track a little
further north or Friday's weak cold front fail to clear our CWA,
light rain would be more likely but for now we're keeping PoPs low
near 30% near the Lake Cumberland area and dry weather for everyone
north of the Cumberland Parkway. The coldest lows of the week will
be on Saturday night with a few northeastern areas having a low
chance of frost early Sunday morning though confidence is low at
this point but will be monitored (<20% of frost in NE areas)

Beyond Saturday, the parent trough over southern Canada
will begin to retreat towards the northeast. This will allow more SW
flow to return with highs raising back up into the upper 60s and 70s
early next week. Some signals of a shortwave moving through the
plains could bring in more rain Monday afternoon, but rainfall
totals this far out look to be low.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 151 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

A strong line of thunderstorms is currently located along the
Bluegrass/Western Kentucky Parkways and moving southeast. This line
is capable of strong winds and very heavy rain, bringing conditions
down to IFR levels. After the storms pass through, light rain will
linger for another 2 hours. CIGs will also begin to fall to low-end
MVFR and possibly high-end IFR. These CIGs will last through mid-
late morning. CIGs will begin to mix out and we will see VFR
conditions by the early afternoon. In the evening, another wave of
showers and storms will move through the region and last through the
overnight hours.

&&

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

&&

SHORT TERM...SRW
LONG TERM...BKF
AVIATION...SRW
Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 27, 3:14 PM CDT, 10 hours 47 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 28, 12:19 AM CDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
119 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYZ029-034>036-038>041-045>047-280600-
Shelby KY-Bullitt KY-Mercer KY-Scott KY-Woodford KY-Fayette KY-
Franklin KY-Spencer KY-Washington KY-Nelson KY-Anderson KY-
119 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SPENCER...SOUTHEASTERN SHELBY...
NORTHEASTERN NELSON...NORTHWESTERN MERCER...WOODFORD...SOUTH CENTRAL
SCOTT...ANDERSON...NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON...EAST CENTRAL BULLITT...
WEST CENTRAL FAYETTE AND SOUTHERN FRANKLIN COUNTIES THROUGH 200 AM
EDT...

At 119 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Shelbyville to near Taylorsville to near
Shepherdsville. Movement was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Lexington, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Shepherdsville, Lawrenceburg,
Versailles, Taylorsville, Cardinal Hill, Meadowthorpe, and Dunbar
High School.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for
central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3810 8441 3799 8461 3800 8466 3795 8468
      3792 8473 3778 8519 3797 8575 3807 8545
      3824 8513
TIME...MOT...LOC 0519Z 282DEG 44KT 3819 8513 3807 8538 3797 8568

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RJS
Special weather statement, Apr 28, 12:44 AM CDT, 1 hour 17 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
144 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYZ036-037-041>043-049-280630-
Bourbon KY-Scott KY-Fayette KY-Nicholas KY-Clark KY-Harrison KY-
144 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN SCOTT...NORTHERN
CLARK...BOURBON...SOUTHERN NICHOLAS...NORTHERN FAYETTE AND SOUTH
CENTRAL HARRISON COUNTIES THROUGH 230 AM EDT...

At 144 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Georgetown, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Northern Lexington, Georgetown, Winchester, Paris, Millersburg,
North Middletown, Spindletop Estates, Blacks Crossroads, Renick, and
Stony Point.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for
central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3819 8398 3818 8399 3813 8406 3812 8408
      3799 8400 3813 8464 3814 8464 3832 8449
      3828 8388
TIME...MOT...LOC 0544Z 279DEG 48KT 3823 8444

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

RJS
Special weather statement, Apr 28, 12:59 AM CDT, 1 hour 2 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
159 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYZ040-041-048-049-057-280645-
Woodford KY-Fayette KY-Jessamine KY-Clark KY-Madison KY-
159 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT EAST CENTRAL WOODFORD...CLARK...
NORTHEASTERN JESSAMINE...NORTHEASTERN MADISON AND FAYETTE COUNTIES
THROUGH 245 AM EDT...

At 159 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Versailles, moving east at 65 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, Winchester, Versailles, Meadowthorpe, Dunbar High School,
Thoroughbred Acres, Cardinal Hill, Cadentown, Northland, and
Highlands.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for
central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3792 8399 3786 8401 3787 8403 3784 8400
      3785 8406 3781 8408 3782 8408 3781 8409
      3785 8408 3782 8412 3801 8476 3814 8465
      3813 8464 3812 8465 3814 8459 3800 8401
      3793 8397
TIME...MOT...LOC 0559Z 284DEG 55KT 3807 8465

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

RJS
Special weather statement, Apr 28, 1:11 AM CDT, 50 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
111 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYZ027-061>063-070-071-280700-
Hart KY-Grayson KY-Warren KY-Logan KY-Edmonson KY-Butler KY-
111 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN LOGAN...SOUTHERN HART...
BUTLER...SOUTH CENTRAL GRAYSON...NORTHERN WARREN AND EDMONSON
COUNTIES THROUGH 200 AM CDT...

At 111 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Leitchfield to 7 miles southwest of Weir.
Movement was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Morgantown, Munfordville, Brownsville, Anderson, Casey, Lee, Horse
Cave, Lewisburg, Rochester, and Woodbury.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for
south central and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3706 8705 3707 8694 3709 8690 3710 8690
      3711 8689 3713 8690 3713 8692 3716 8693
      3718 8692 3718 8689 3721 8691 3727 8685
      3738 8649 3723 8570 3716 8599 3717 8605
      3714 8606 3694 8680 3697 8705
TIME...MOT...LOC 0611Z 279DEG 47KT 3741 8628 3709 8734

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

BJS
Special weather statement, Apr 28, 1:29 AM CDT, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
229 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYZ049-057-280645-
Clark KY-Madison KY-
229 AM EDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN CLARK AND MADISON
COUNTIES THROUGH 245 AM EDT...

At 229 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Winchester to 6 miles west of Richmond.
Movement was east at 70 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Richmond, Harris Ferry, Berea, Round Hill, Goffs Corner, Caleast,
Peytontown, Redhouse, Jackson Ferry, and Panola.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for
central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3793 8397 3792 8399 3786 8401 3787 8403
      3784 8401 3785 8406 3782 8407 3785 8408
      3782 8412 3781 8408 3778 8411 3777 8408
      3767 8409 3765 8413 3757 8410 3764 8443
      3765 8442 3770 8447 3798 8415 3797 8399
TIME...MOT...LOC 0629Z 279DEG 61KT 3794 8413 3771 8441

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

CSG
Special weather statement, Apr 28, 1:57 AM CDT, 4 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
157 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

KYZ062>064-070>074-076-077-280745-
Hart KY-Metcalfe KY-Warren KY-Logan KY-Simpson KY-Allen KY-
Edmonson KY-Barren KY-Adair KY-Green KY-
157 AM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT LOGAN...SOUTHWESTERN GREEN...
CENTRAL SIMPSON...SOUTHEASTERN HART...NORTHWESTERN ALLEN...WARREN...
BARREN...NORTHERN METCALFE...SOUTHWESTERN ADAIR AND SOUTHEASTERN
EDMONSON COUNTIES THROUGH 245 AM CDT...

At 156 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Munfordville to 7 miles north
of Russellville. Movement was southeast at 35 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...
Bowling Green, Glasgow, Russellville, Edmonton, Plum Springs, Three
Springs, Memphis Junction, Mount Victor, Crestmoor, and Franklin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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 300 AM CDT for
south central and central Kentucky.

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LAT...LON 3674 8706 3676 8705 3693 8705 3701 8671
      3700 8667 3702 8666 3723 8584 3705 8525
      3664 8694 3664 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 0656Z 298DEG 31KT 3720 8586 3695 8689

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

BJS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 7:07 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKHenry, Oldham, Trimble9 hr
Apr 27, 7:15 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLMKBullitt, Franklin, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby and 1 more9 hr
Apr 27, 7:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKJefferson25 min
Apr 27, 7:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKFranklin, Scott52 min
Apr 27, 7:33 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKJefferson, Oldham, Shelby7 hr
Apr 27, 7:40 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLMKTrimble8 hr
Apr 27, 8:04 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBourbon, Fayette, Nicholas, Woodford41 min
Apr 27, 8:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBourbon, Fayette, Nicholas, Woodford33 min
Apr 27, 8:19 PM CDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatLMKJefferson3 hr
Apr 27, 8:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Franklin23 min
Apr 27, 8:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKWoodford36 min
Apr 27, 9:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBourbon, Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison40 min
Apr 27, 9:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKTrimble50 min
Apr 27, 10:12 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler33 min
Apr 27, 10:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen37 min
Apr 27, 11:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKTrimble44 min
Apr 27, 11:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKHancock51 min
Apr 27, 11:46 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby44 min
Apr 27, 11:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBreckinridge, Meade47 min
Apr 27, 11:58 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKFranklin, Henry, Oldham, Shelby32 min
Apr 28, 12:04 AM CDTTornado WarningLMKOhio41 min
Apr 28, 12:12 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Bullitt, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Meade and 2 more48 min
Apr 28, 12:19 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAnderson, Bullitt, Spencer, Woodford41 min
Apr 28, 12:24 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKFranklin, Harrison, Scott36 min
Apr 28, 12:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKButler, Grayson, Ohio47 min
Apr 28, 12:44 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBourbon46 min
Apr 28, 12:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBourbon, Nicholas24 min
Apr 28, 12:51 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAnderson, Jessamine, Mercer, Washington, Woodford24 min
Apr 28, 12:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark, Fayette46 min
Apr 28, 12:59 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKBreckinridge, Edmonson, Grayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue46 min
Apr 28, 1:04 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKClark, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer and 1 more26 min
Apr 28, 1:11 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKButler, Edmonson49 min
Apr 28, 1:19 AM CDTTornado WarningLMKGrayson, Hardin, Hart, Larue26 min
Apr 28, 1:29 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClark, Madison16 min
Apr 28, 1:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKGreen, Hart, Larue, Marion, Nelson, Taylor35 min
Apr 28, 1:57 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKBarren, Logan, Metcalfe, Simpson, Warren48 min
Apr 28, 2:10 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLMKAdair, Casey, Green, Lincoln, Marion, Russell and 1 more35 min
Apr 28, 2:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAdair, Allen, Barren, Cumberland, Metcalfe, Monroe and 2 more47 min
Apr 28, 3:15 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKClinton, Cumberland, Monroe45 min
Apr 28, 6:35 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLMKAllen, Simpson40 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.