Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Noetown, or near Middlesboro, moving northeast at 25 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...
Pineville, Middlesboro, East Pineville, Hensley Store, Wallsend,
Varilla, Ponza, Stony Fork Junction, Black Snake, Straight Creek,
Blanche, Cary, Cubage, Binghamtown, Fourmile, Clear Creek Springs,
Meldrum, Wasioto, Hutch, and Blackmont.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 25 East in Bell County between mile
markers 1 and 18.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Bell; Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov