Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 3:53PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:53pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mariba, or near Frenchburg, moving east at 25 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...
West Liberty, Frenchburg, Henry, Wellington, Malone, Greear, Mize,
Stoll, Rexville, Stacy Fork, Lick Branch, Index, Denniston, Pekin,
Liberty Road, Omer, Dehart, Tabor, Panama, and Payton.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Menifee; Morgan; Wolfe
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov