Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 10:45am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Martha to Dehart. Movement was southeast at 30
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...
Paintsville, West Liberty, Henry, Lewis, Zag, Moon, Florress, Lick
Branch, Falcon, Whitehouse, Wonnie, Panama, Williamsport, Gillem
Branch, Redbush, Relief, Ever, Cottle, Perlie, and Niles.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 23 in Johnson County between mile markers
6 and 16.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern, northeastern and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Magoffin; Martin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov