Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:28pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 827 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ebon, or 9 miles east of Frenchburg, moving east at 15 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...
Wellington, Zag, Pomp, Kellacey, Lick Branch, Omer, Dan, Dehart,
Leisure, Blaze, Twentysix, Wrigley, Artville, Ebon, Big Woods, Korea,
and Yocum.
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.
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:
Menifee; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov