Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:59PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hatfield Station, or 7 miles northwest of Williamson, moving east at
20 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...
Rural, Moree, Turkey Creek, Hatfield Station, Heisey, Heenan,
Whitepost, Conder, Oppy, Piso, Laura, Varney, Jarad, Threeforks, and
Pilgrim.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern and northeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov