Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Henry, Oldham, Shelby Counties KY
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NOAA issued it on May 31, 2026, 2 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central Kentucky until 7:45 PM EDT on May 19, with 60 mph winds and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Kentucky
- Issued
- May 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Louisville KY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Kentucky.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by the National Weather Service Louisville KY. The alert is effective from 7:19 PM EDT until 7:45 PM EDT on May 19, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southeastern Oldham County, northwestern Shelby County, and southwestern Henry County in central Kentucky. Locations impacted include Eminence, Pleasureville, Smithfield, Chestnut Grove, Cropper, Ballardsville, Todds Point, and Bellview.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 7:19 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near La Grange, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inch). Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 7:19 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT on May 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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