Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 9 at 6:22PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 9, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Alphoretta, or 9 miles south of Prestonsburg,
moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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, Prestonsburg, Estill, Coal Run Village, Martin, Forest
Hills, Wayland, Allen, East McDowell, Huddy, Meta, Hippo, Glo,
Printer, Lancer, Aluba, McDowell, Piso, Betsy Layne, and Dotson.
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:
Floyd; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov