Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/16/2026 15:10

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:10PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 16, 2026 - 3:10pm
Expires: 
August 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 610 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Head of Grassy, moving east at 25 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... Head of Grassy, Camp Dix, Harris, Kinniconick, Stricklett, and Emerson. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Lewis
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov