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