Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 916 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Loam to 6 miles west of Bandy. Movement was
southeast at 20 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...
Somerset, London, Mount Vernon, Science Hill, Carico, Sand Springs,
Donaro, Bummer, Robinet, Pittsburg, Bandy, Woodstock, Horse Lick,
Roundstone, Spiro, Wabp, Climax, Hansford, Dabney, and Renfro Valley.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 41 and
67.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Laurel County between mile markers 1 and 11.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Pulaski County between mile markers 19 and
40.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski; Laurel; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov