Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 9:38PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 6:38pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 938 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Bark Camp, or 13 miles northwest of Williamsburg,
moving east at 15 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...
Williamsburg, Cumberland Falls S.P., Moore Hill, Clio, Huxley,
Goldbug, Deering, North Corbin, Krupp, Wofford, Faber, Youngs Creek,
Bark Camp, Rye, Honeybee, Holly Bay Rec. Area, Perkins, Wilton,
Barton, and Grove.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 13 and
29.
U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 22 and 26.
U.S. Highway 25 East in Laurel County between mile markers 0 and 2.
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:
Laurel; McCreary; Whitley; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov