Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Keck, or near Jackson, moving east at 30 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...
Jackson, Simpson, Rosefork, Keck, Buck, Carver, Cornelia, Daisydell,
Noctor, Foraker, Swampton, Camp Lewis, Vancleve, Rock Lick, Wilstacy,
Carver Station, Moct, Frozen Creek, Quicksand, and Wilhurst.
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:
Wolfe; Magoffin; Breathitt; Knott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov