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Special Weather Statement issued August 7 at 4:53PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Posted at 4:53 PM, Aug 07, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-07 16:53:00-04

At 453 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of
Lawrenceburg, moving east at 20 mph.

Winds in excess of 45 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include…
Frankfort, Graefenburg, Bridgeport, Harrisonville, Waddy, Farmdale,
Capital City Airport, Broadville Manor, Avenstoke and Evergreen.

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

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.