Kentucky, Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/18/2026 16:49

At 748 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Oxford to near Union, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Cincinnati, Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, Covington, Mason, Florence, Independence, Lebanon, Norwood, Forest Park, Erlanger, Springboro, Fort Thomas, Newport, Sharonville, Monroe, Blue Ash, Loveland, and Trenton. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 74 and 77. I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 31. I-74 in Ohio between mile markers 13 and 19. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 172 and 191. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 39. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. 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.