Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/04/2026 10:29

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 1:29PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 4, 2026 - 10:29am
Expires: 
September 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description: 
At 129 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Olive Hill, 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... Grayson, Olive Hill, Grayson Lake State Park, Denton, Grahn, Willard, and Hitchins. This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 161 and 173.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Carter; Boyd
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov