Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 6 at 3:49AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 6, 2026 - 12:49am
Expires:
September 6, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
At 349 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Handshoe, or 10 miles north of Hindman, moving southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Estill, Pippa Passes, Wayland, East McDowell, Drew, Raven, Bosco,
Mousie, May, Hippo, Handshoe, Gunlock, Glo, Kite, McDowell,
Larkslane, Garner, Garret, Orkney, and Soft Shell.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Magoffin; Floyd; Knott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov