Special Weather Statement

At 901 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles east of Plum Springs to 11 miles northwest of Portland. Movement was southeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include... Bowling Green, Scottsville, Franklin, Smiths Grove, Woodburn, Oakland, Three Forks, Red Cross, Hardcastle, and Black Jack.