Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:03PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:03am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Blue Heron, or near Oneida, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Whitley City, Blue Heron, Jellico Creek, Ayers, Pine Knot, Duckrun,
Bounty, Strunk, Zion Hill, Hollyhill, and Stearns.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
McCreary; Whitley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov