Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:44PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grove, or 13 miles north of Williamsburg, moving east 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...
Moore Hill, Lily, Rossland, Deering, North Corbin, Hightop, Faber,
Indian Creek, Bark Camp, Rye, Gray, Holly Bay Rec. Area, Wilton,
Barton, Grove, Lynn Camp, Baldrock, Dorthae, Rockcastle Springs, and
Woodbine.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 21 and
33.
U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 21 and 26.
U.S. Highway 25 East in Laurel County between mile markers 0 and 2.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in JACKSON KY.
Area Description:
Laurel; Whitley; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov