Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:11PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:11pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Olive Hill, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Grayson, Olive Hill, Grayson Lake State Park, Cannonsburg, Webbville,
Princess, Coalton, Denton, Rush, Grahn, Willard, Hitchins, and
Mavity.
This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 157 and
186.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
northeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Carter; Boyd; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov