Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 8:48PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:48pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
At 848 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sellars, or 9 miles southwest of West Liberty, moving east at 15 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...
Lewis, Lower Gilmore, Patton, Helechawa, Rexville, Stacy Fork,
Daysboro, Bethanna, Holliday, Harper, Lizzielane, Williams, Sellars,
Demund, Panama, Payton, Caney, White Oak, Adele, and Nickell.
THIS INCLUDES Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 57
and 62.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Morgan; Wolfe; Magoffin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov