Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:14PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 8:14pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1114 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Baughman, or near Barbourville, moving southeast at 25 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...
Barbourville, Pineville, East Pineville, Artemus, Wallsend, Varilla,
Ingram, Barnyard, Ponza, Hinkle, Stony Fork Junction, Straight Creek,
Blanche, Cary, Heidrick, Rella, Fourmile, Clear Creek Springs,
Meldrum, and Wasioto.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
U.S. Highway 25 East in Bell County between mile markers 6 and 18.
U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 1 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Knox; Bell
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov