Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:24PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Chevrolet to Molus. Movement was southeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Harlan, Loyall, Evarts, Wallins Creek, Clovertown, Bobs Creek,
Hensley Store, Mary Alice, Chevrolet, Sunshine, Coldiron, Coxton,
Stony Fork Junction, Black Snake, Kentenia, Tacky Town, Elcomb,
Cubage, White Star, and Kildav.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Bell; Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov