Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:05PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 505 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Vicco, or 9 miles southeast of Hazard, moving southeast at 5 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...
Letcher, Vicco, Blackey, Cody, Indian Bottom, Bluefield, Red Star,
Carr Creek, Isom, Elko, Amelia, Redfox, Cornettsville, Arminta,
Tillie, Smithsboro, Sassafras, Ulvah, Anco, and Jeremiah.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Knott; Perry; Letcher
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov