Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:53PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Wallingford, or 7 miles east of Flemingsburg,
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...
Morehead, Flemingsburg, Cranston, Ramey, Triplett, Hilda, Sharkey,
Muses Mills, Wallingford, Foxport, Farmers, Munson, Brandy, Mount
Carmel, Bluestone, Haldeman, Rodburn, Freestone, Ringos Mills, and
Hillsboro.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
132 and 148.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Fleming; Rowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov