Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 500 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buck, or 8 miles northwest of Hindman, moving southeast at 20 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...
Hindman, Elic, Ritchie, Buck, Elmrock, Leburn, Ary, Emmalena, Yellow
Mountain, Bearville, Tina, Cordia, Garner, Vest, Carrie, Talcum,
Fisty, Soft Shell, and Dwarf.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile markers 1 and 12.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 12 and 15.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Breathitt; Knott; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov