Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 09:55

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:55PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 9:55am
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 10:30am
Description: 
At 1255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Liberty, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Liberty, South Fork, Lawhorn Hill, Clementsville, Mount Salem, Gilpin, Middleburg, Jacktown, Lanhamtown, and Cantown.
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.
Area Description: 
Casey; Lincoln
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY