Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 4:06PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 1:06pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Munson, or over Morehead, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Morehead, Cranston, Munson, Hays Crossing, Haldeman, Triplett, Gates,
Rodburn, Hilda, and Sharkey.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
135 and 148.
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:
Rowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov