Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 9:36PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 6:36pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 936 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grade, or 7 miles southeast of Somerset, moving northeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Somerset, Ruth, Elihu, Shopville, Mount Victory, Dykes, Dabney, Bent,
Grade, and Ferguson.
THIS INCLUDES Kentucky Highway 80 in Pulaski County between mile
markers 21 and 29.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Pulaski
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov