Kentucky, Ohio Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 17:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 8:48PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 847 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Norwood, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Cincinnati, Hamilton, Fairfield, Covington, Mason, Lebanon, Norwood, Forest Park, Fort Thomas, Newport, Sharonville, Monroe, Blue Ash, Loveland, Springdale, Reading, Montgomery, North College Hill, Madeira, and Wyoming. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 33. I-74 in Ohio between mile markers 14 and 19. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 189 and 191. I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 0 and 30. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southwestern Ohio. 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: 
Kenton; Campbell; Butler; Warren; Hamilton; Clermont
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH