Indiana, Kentucky Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 16:52

At 752 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Florence, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Aurora, Rising Sun, Burlington, Oakbrook, Union, Vevay, Warsaw, Dillsboro, Florence, Kentucky Speedway, French, Hartford, Fairview, Ghent, Sparta, Patriot, Center Square, Aberdeen, Interstate 71 at Mile Marker 52, and Big Bone Lick. This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 52 and 57. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Indiana. 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.