Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 1:09PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 10:09am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 109 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kite, or 9 miles east of Hindman, 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...
Elkhorn City, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Drew, Melvin, Dry Creek,
Raven, Shelby Gap, Mousie, Hi Hat, Beefhide, Kite, Ashcamp, Omaha,
Burton, Larkslane, Marrowbone, Dorton, Ivan, and Beaver.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
U.S. Highway 23 in Lethcher County between mile markers 4 and 7.
U.S. Highway 23 in Pike County between mile markers 0 and 15.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Floyd; Knott; Letcher; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov