Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:01PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 5:01pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 801 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wendover, or near Hyden, 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...
Hyden, Big Fork, Hoskinston, Leatherwood, Essie, Cinda, Bluefield,
Red Star, Arthur, Smilax, Daley, Hallie, Gilley, Banks,
Cornettsville, Delphia, Cutshin, Stinnett, Yeaddiss, and Gordon.
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:
Harlan; Perry; Leslie; Letcher
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov