Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 12:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Falmouth, moving southeast at 25 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... Cynthiana, Breckinridge, Sadieville, Berry, Leesburg, Alberta, Renaker, Stonewall, Broadwell, and Davis.
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: 
Scott; Harrison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY