Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 05:54

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 8:54AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 5:54am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
At 854 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Shirley, moving southeast at 35 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... Mount Vernon, McKee, Boone, Carico, Donaro, Bummer, Threelinks, Robinet, Shop Branch, Privett, Bradshaw, Horse Lick, Roundstone, Climax, Renfro Valley, Disputanta, Brazil, Hurley, Shirley, and Pine Hill. 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: 
Rockcastle; Jackson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov