Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 2:09PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 11:09am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 208 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hi Hat, or 12 miles southwest of Pikeville, moving east-southeast at
30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Wheelwright, Wayland, East McDowell, Melvin, Dry Creek, Raven, Hi
Hat, Kite, McDowell, Burton, Larkslane, Dorton, Beaver, Virgie,
Buckhorn Hollow, Orkney, Myra, Demo, Ligon, and Topmost.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 23 in Pike County between mile markers 1
and 4, and between mile markers 8 and 17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Floyd; Knott; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov