Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 3:29PM EST by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 329 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ramey, or near Morehead, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Morehead, Sandy Hook, Marshall, Salt Lick, Ramey, Fannin Valley,
Wyoming, Elliottville, Peasticks, Olympia Springs, Triplett, Christy,
Hilda, Sharkey, Zilpo, Pelfrey, Oakley, Farmers, Munson, and
Haldeman.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
125 and 148.
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:
Fleming; Bath; Rowan; Elliott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov