Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 10:18PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
At 1018 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Indian Creek, or near Barbourville, moving east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Barbourville, Pineville, Artemus, Swan Lake, Clate, Barnyard, Salt
Gum, King, Jarvis, Cranes Nest, Girdler, Clear Creek Springs, Avis,
Gray, Dewitt, Flat Lick, Permon, Wilton, Himyar, and Walker.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
U.S. Highway 25 East in Bell County between mile markers 14 and 18.
U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 1 and 25.
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.
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:
Whitley; Knox; Bell
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov