Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:20PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sextons Creek, or 11 miles southwest of Booneville, moving southeast
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Seth, Enline, Mistletoe, Blake, Zekes Point, Maulden, Island City,
Treadway, Wild Cat, Elian, Newfound, Barcreek, Whoopflarea,
Chestnutburg, Spurlock, Nathanton, Peabody, Malcomb, Thomas, and
Hensley.
THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 25 and 34.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jackson; Owsley; Perry; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov