Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 12:21AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 9:21pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1220 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Verda, or near Harlan, moving east at 20 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...
Evarts, Bobs Creek, Black Bottom, Dizney, Chevrolet, Louellen,
Coxton, Short Town, Kenvir, Darkmont, Highsplint, Shields, Kildav,
Black Mountain, Bailey Creek, Ages, Verda, Cranks, Clover-Darby, and
Three Point.
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:
Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov