Kentucky Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 13:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 3:49PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
At 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Whitesville, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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... Goering, Ralph, Pellville, Deanefield, Victoria Crossroads, Floral, Patesville, Buford, Herbert, and Haynesville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to 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.
Area Description: 
Hancock; Ohio
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov