Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:27PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ramey, or 7 miles west of Morehead, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Morehead, Marshall, Salt Lick, Ramey, Moore's Ferry, Christy, Hilda,
Sharkey, Cogswell, Zilpo, Pelfrey, Polksville, Hamm, Crix, Farmers,
Munson, Brandy, Bluestone, Haldeman, and Clearfield.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
126 and 142.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Fleming; Bath; Rowan; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov