Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 05:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:39AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 5:39am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 6:15am
Description: 
At 838 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Lenox, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Paintsville, West Liberty, Salyersville, Mason, Henry, Lewis, Moon, Florress, Lick Branch, Falcon, Wonnie, Burning Fork, Kernie, West Royalton Station, Panama, Gillem Branch, Redbush, Relief, Swamp Branch, and Ever. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Morgan; Johnson; Magoffin
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov