Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Saxton, or 7 miles southeast of Williamsburg, 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...
Dixie, Gatliff, Emlyn, Packard, Red Ash, Lot, Verne, Pleasant View,
Saxton, Polly Camp, Mountain Ash, Nevisdale, and Jellico.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile
markers 1 and 9.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Whitley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov