Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 9:16pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1215 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Thealka to Bonanza to Swampton. Movement was
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Inez, Warfield, Allen, Pilgrim, Oaklawn
Estates, Davella, Lancer, Whitehouse, Collista, West Van Lear, West
Royalton Station, Williamsport, Blue River, Milo, Jarad, Swamp
Branch, Threeforks, and Auxier.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Kentucky Highway 3 in Floyd County between mile markers 1 and 4.
Kentucky Highway 3 in Johnson County Kentucky Highway 3 in Martin
County between mile markers 1 and 9.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Floyd County between mile markers 13 and 14.
U.S. Highway 23 in Floyd County between mile markers 10 and 21.
U.S. Highway 23 in Johnson County between mile markers 0 and 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Johnson; Magoffin; Floyd; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov