Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 614 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Harris Ferry, or 10 miles northeast of Richmond, moving east at 20
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...
Camargo, Clay City, Westbend, Powell Valley, Levee, Harris Ferry,
Spout Springs, Kimbrell, Cottage Furnace, Cressy, Hargett,
Waltersville, Palmer, Virden, Vaughns Mill, Hardwick, Iron Mound,
Vianna, and Sam.
THIS INCLUDES Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 12
and 21.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Montgomery; Estill; Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov