Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 10:55PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1055 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Luner, or 11 miles northwest of London, moving northeast at 15 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...
Carico, Donaro, Robinet, Wood Creek Lake, Pongo, Mcwhorter, Horse
Lick, Lamero, Atlanta, Mershons, Hazel Patch, Pine Hill, Deese, Jep
Hill, Victory, Middlefork, Camp Wildcat, Moores Creek, Sinks, and
Cruise.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 42 and
56.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Laurel County between mile markers 2 and 8.
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:
Rockcastle; Jackson; Laurel
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov