{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.4af198350d6e22c7cee8b8bca473e6486da670bd.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.4af198350d6e22c7cee8b8bca473e6486da670bd.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Louisville KY"},"word_count":169,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 6:59PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Crawford; Perry\n**Issued by:** NWS Louisville KY\n**Sent:** 2026-09-18T18:59:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-18T18:59:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-18T19:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 659 PM EDT /559 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong\nthunderstorm near English, or 43 miles west of Louisville, moving\nsoutheast at 10 mph.\n\nHAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around\nunsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is\npossible.\n\nLocations impacted include...\nEnglish, Carefree Town, Grantsburg, Riddle, Sulphur, Switzer\nCrossroads, West Fork, Mifflin, Temple and Beechwood.\n\n## Instructions\nMonitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening\nweather conditions.\n\nFrequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.\nLightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe\nshelter inside a building or vehicle.\n\nTorrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to\nflash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways."}