Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 10:20PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 1020 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grays Knob, or over Harlan, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Harlan, Loyall, Evarts, Wallins Creek, Clovertown, Bobs Creek,
Hensley Store, Bledsoe, Mary Alice, Chevrolet, Sunshine, Coldiron,
Coxton, Kentenia, Tacky Town, Elcomb, White Star, Kildav, Rosspoint,
and Kitts.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov