Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/05/2026 06:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 9:04AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 5, 2026 - 6:04am
Expires: 
September 5, 2026 - 6:30am
Description: 
At 904 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Denver, 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, Prestonsburg, Estill, Martin, Wayland, Allen, Oaklawn Estates, Hippo, Fitz, Oil Springs, Glo, Printer, Lancer, Meally, Collista, West Van Lear, Dotson, Ivel, Blue River, and Buffalo. 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: 
Johnson; Magoffin; Floyd; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov