Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:32PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 532 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Red Ash, or 7 miles south of Williamsburg, moving east at 10 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...
Lot, Ayers, Gatliff, Packard, Saxton, Polly Camp, Mountain Ash, Red
Ash, Nevisdale, Jellico, and Indian Mountain State Park.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile
markers 1 and 6.
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:
Whitley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov