Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:56PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 456 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Indian Creek, or near Barbourville, moving southeast at 15 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...
Barbourville, Julip, Artemus, Emmanuel, Swan Lake, Hubbs, Clate,
Birdseye, Rossland, Verne, Gausdale, King, Louden, Bryants Store,
Indian Creek, Dixie, Avis, Dishman Springs, Gray, and Perkins.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile
markers 9 and 11, near mile marker 16, and between mile markers 19
and 21.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Whitley; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov