Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 7:16PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 4:16pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 716 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Olive Hill, moving southeast at 30 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...
Bruin.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Elliott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov