Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:19PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:19pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Turkey Foot, or near McKee, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
McKee, Booneville, Turin, Travellers Rest, Blake, Southfork,
Cowcreek, Zekes Point, Grass, Maulden, Mummie, Tyner, Chestnut Gap,
Earnestville, Privett, Bradshaw, Scoville, Ida May, Delvinta, and
Lerose.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Jackson; Lee; Owsley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov