Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 11:40PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 8:40pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1140 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Calvin, or near Pineville, moving southeast 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...
Pineville, Wasioto, Hutch, East Pineville, Balkan, Varilla, Ponza,
Black Snake, Miracle, Calvin, Kettle Island, Callaway, Cubage,
Ferndale, Clear Creek Springs, Oaks, Blackmont, Meldrum, and Shelaly.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 25 East in Bell County between mile
markers 7 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bell; Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov