Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 8:57PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Yocum, or near 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...
Sandy Hook, Lenox, Zag, Pomp, Lick Branch, Little Sandy, Elkfork,
Steele, Dehart, Leisure, Blaze, Twentysix, Crockett, Wrigley, 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:
Elliott; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov