First published 9/19/2026, 12:05:15 AM · Last updated 9/19/2026, 12:05:15 AM

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

The National Weather Service office in Louisville, KY issued a Special Weather Statement on 2026-09-18 at 23:52:00Z. The alert type and specific hazards are not provided in the supplied source fields.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 2/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 4/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements can indicate evolving or localized weather threats (e.g., strong thunderstorms, localized flooding, wind, or other hazardous conditions) that may affect safety, travel, and local operations. Recipients in the Louisville area should check the full NWS product or local forecasts for details.

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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

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