Kentucky Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/22/2026 13:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 3:07PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 307 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Morgantown, moving north at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Casey, Lee, Caneyville, Horse Branch, Steff, Tousey, Brooklyn, Do Stop, Neafus, and Nash.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Louisville.
Area Description: 
Ohio; Grayson; Butler; Edmonson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov