Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 13:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 3:10PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 310 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Russellville, moving southeast at 10 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... Auburn, Schochoh, Middleton, Turnertown, and Dennis.
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: 
Logan; Simpson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY