Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 10:43PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 7:43pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1043 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Whisman, or near Campton, moving east 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...
Jackson, Beattyville, Campton, Simpson, Fincastle, Torrent, Burkhart,
Lexie, Leeco, Fillmore, Pence, Pine Ridge, Noctor, Rock Lick,
Vancleve, Moct, Wilhurst, War Creek, Vada, and Elkatawa.
THIS INCLUDES Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 39
and 55.
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.
Area Description:
Powell; Wolfe; Lee; Breathitt
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov