Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 12:29AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 5, 2026 - 9:29pm
Expires:
September 5, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1229 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Denver, moving
southeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
vegetation.
Locations impacted include...
Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Bradley, Oaklawn Estates, East Point,
Fitz, Lancer, Ivyton, Thelma, Dobson, Meally, Thealka, Collista, West
Van Lear, Dotson, Denver, Blue River, Buffalo, Swamp Branch, and
Hagerhill.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov