Kentucky Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 16:31

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 7:31PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 4:31pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 731 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles north of New Castle, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Carrollton, Owenton, Kentucky Speedway, Glencoe, Ghent, Sanders, Sparta, Worthville, Gratz, Long Ridge, Langstaff, Wheatley, New Liberty, English, Squiresville, Eagle Station, and Easterday. This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 39 and 61. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. 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.
Area Description: 
Carroll; Gallatin; Owen
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH