Kentucky Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 14:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 4:11PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Central City, moving northeast at 20 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... Centertown, Mchenry, Rockport, South Carrollton, No Creek, Nineteen, Scottown, Simmons, Equality, and Ceralvo.
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: 
Ohio
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY