Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 2:23pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Avawam, or over Hazard, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hazard, Avawam, Diablock, and Frew.
THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 50 and 59.
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.
Area Description:
Perry; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov