Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:18PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 2:18pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Beverly, or 13 miles northwest of Harlan, moving southeast at 30 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...
Harlan, Loyall, Wallins Creek, Sandy Fork, Mary Alice, Chevrolet,
Sunshine, Coldiron, Beverly, Stony Fork Junction, Black Snake, Field,
Kentenia, Tacky Town, Saylor, Erose, Elcomb, White Star, Blackmont,
and Teetersville.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Knox; Bell; Harlan; Clay; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov