Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 11:25PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 8:25pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1125 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ages, or near Harlan, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Harlan, Evarts, Clovertown, Bobs Creek, Totz, Black Bottom, Dizney,
Chevrolet, Louellen, Coxton, Short Town, Gilley, Kenvir, Darkmont,
Highsplint, Nolansburg, Shields, Kildav, Black Mountain, and
Rosspoint.
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.
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:
Harlan; Letcher
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov