Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:10PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:10am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 210 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hyden, moving east 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, Vicco, Elic, Cinda, Dryhill, Viper, Smilax, Daley,
Thousandsticks, Cornettsville, Cutshin, Avawam, Sassafras, Ulvah,
Anco, Slemp, Diablock, Wiscoal, and Jeff.
THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 44 and 53.
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:
Knott; Perry; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov