Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:13PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 5:13pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 812 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Newfound, or 12 miles south of Booneville, moving southeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Seth, Jacks Creek, Saul, Mistletoe, Sizerock, Shoal, Teges, Oneida,
Bobs Fork, Brutus, Newfound, Whoopflarea, Ammie, Panco, and Buckhorn
Lake S.P..
THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 38 and 39.
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:
Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov