Indiana, Kentucky Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 15:57

At 656 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Madison to 10 miles south of Scottsburg, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Carrollton, Vevay, Pleasant, French, Fairview, Ghent, Prestonville, Braytown, Center Square, Aberdeen, Langstaff, Locust, Avonburg, Moorefield, Mount Sterling, Jacksonville, Pate, Interstate 71 at Mile Marker 40, Interstate 71 at State Route 227, and Bear Branch. This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 39 and 48. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. When thunder roars, go indoors! Do not stay in the open or seek shelter under trees when lightning threatens. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.