Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 17 at 3:27PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 17, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
September 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 326 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Florress, or near West Liberty. This thunderstorm was moving
southeast at around 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
West Liberty, Haleburg, Flat Fork, Florress, Bethanna, Coon,
Logville, Wonnie, Williams, White Oak, Lykins, Grayfox, Ever, Cottle,
Orient, Elamton, Gordon Ford, Bloomington, Plutarch, and Holliday.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Morgan; Magoffin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov