Kentucky Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/20/2026 10:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 20, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 10:45am
Description: 
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3 miles west of Richmond, moving east at 30 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... Richmond, Round Hill, Caleast, Peytontown, Redhouse, Panola, Union City, Combs, Doylesville, and Terrill.
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.
Area Description: 
Madison
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY