Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Barnrock, or near Blaine, 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...
Kerz, Flatgap, Keaton, Barnrock, Winifred, Sip, Elna, Redbush, and
Chandlerville.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 23 in Johnson County between mile markers
15 and 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern and northeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Johnson
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov