Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 11:46PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 8:46pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Teges, or 11 miles south of Booneville, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Jackson, Buckhorn, Buck, Daisydell, Noctor, Barcreek, Beech, Decoy,
Inverness, Saul, Noble, Morris Fork, Valjean, Lunah, Taff, Haddix,
Crockettsville, Oneida, Saldee, and Arnett.
THIS INCLUDES Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile
markers 1 and 2.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Breathitt; Knott; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov