Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 1:38PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 10:38am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 138 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Zag, or 8 miles northwest of West Liberty, moving southeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
West Liberty, Henry, Woodsbend, Lenox, Zag, Licking River, Pomp,
Kellacey, Lick Branch, Paragon, Lick Fork, Omer, Dan, Bangor, Dehart,
Leisure, Blaze, Twentysix, Ebon, and Big Woods.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Rowan; Menifee; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov