Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/19/2026 14:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 19 at 4:13PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 19, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires: 
July 19, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 413 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Celina, moving southeast at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Blythe, Raydure, Hestand, and Vernon.
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: 
Monroe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY