Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 12:58AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:58pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gray Hawk, or near McKee, moving southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
McKee, Travellers Rest, Blake, Turkey Foot, Olin, Egypt, Southfork,
Zekes Point, Maulden, Island City, Treadway, Mummie, Tyner, Privett,
Bradshaw, Elian, Mildred, Chestnutburg, Settle Store, and
Shepherdtown.
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.
Area Description:
Jackson; Owsley; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov