Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 2:05PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:05am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 205 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rosspoint, or near Harlan, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Harlan, Loyall, Evarts, Clovertown, Bobs Creek, Bledsoe, Black
Bottom, Dizney, Chevrolet, Sunshine, Louellen, Coxton, Short Town,
Kenvir, Darkmont, Highsplint, Elcomb, Nolansburg, White Star, and
Shields.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Harlan; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov