Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kite, or 9 miles east of Hindman, moving east at 25 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...
Pikeville, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Melvin, Dry Creek, Raven, Hi
Hat, Garden Village, Kite, Burton, Dorton, Beaver, Virgie, Buckhorn
Hollow, Myra, Demo, Ligon, Topmost, Shelbiana, and Greenleaf.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 23 in Pike County between mile markers 1
and 19.
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:
Floyd; Knott; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov