Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sharkey, or 7 miles northwest of Morehead, moving east at 25 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...
Morehead, Cranston, Ramey, Munson, Brandy, Bluestone, Haldeman,
Triplett, Clearfield, Vale, Christy, Rodburn, Hilda, Ringos Mills,
Freestone, Sharkey, Hays Crossing, Hamm, Gates, and Crix.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
130 and 148.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Fleming; Rowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov