Special Weather Statement 04/29/2025 14:21 for Kentucky areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 5:21PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 29, 2025 - 2:21pm
Expires: 
April 29, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 521 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Owenton, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Twin Bridges, Owenton, Stewartsville, Dry Ridge, Needmore, Cherry Grove, Holbrook, Williamstown, Long Ridge, and Lawrenceville. This includes I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 152 and 160. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for northern Kentucky. 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: 
Owen; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH