Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 4:38PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 1:38pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 437 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Triplett, or 11 miles north of Morehead, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Globe and Soldier.
This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 149 and
154.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Carter
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov