Kentucky, Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 17:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 8:40PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 839 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Brooksville, moving east at 30 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... Maysville, Georgetown, Washington, Manchester, Ripley, Aberdeen, Lewisburg, Tollesboro, Decatur, Russellville, Mount Olivet, Dover, Higginsport, Germantown, Sardis, Blue Licks Battlefield, Trinity, Murphysville, Burika, and Alhambra. 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: 
Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Brown; Adams
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH