Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 2:33PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 232 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Baptist, or near Campton, moving southeast at 20 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...
Campton, Simpson, Lower Gilmore, Rosefork, Keck, Burkhart, Lexie,
Baptist, Daysboro, Hollonville, Gilmore, Rock Lick, Lee City,
Vancleve, Moct, Trent, Hazel Green, Stillwater, Wilhurst, and
Shockey.
THIS INCLUDES Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 44
and 58.
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:
Wolfe; Breathitt
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov