Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 4:59PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 459 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kaliopi, or near Hyden, moving northeast 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...
Hazard, Hyden, Elic, Ritchie, Dryhill, Lamont, Shoal, Kaliopi, Ary,
Emmalena, Confluence, Mosley Bend, Chavies, Thousandsticks, Buckhorn
Lake S.P., Bulan, Avawam, Hosea, Saul, and Sizerock.
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:
Breathitt; Knott; Perry; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov