Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 9:17PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 917 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grayson Lake State Park, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Olive Hill, Grayson Lake State Park, Webbville, Denton, Houckville,
Grahn, Willard, and Hitchins.
This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 159 and
168.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Carter; Boyd; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov