Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 645 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buckhorn Lake S.P., or 10 miles north of Hyden, moving northeast 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...
Buckhorn, Altro, Bush Branch, Hardshell, Dryhill, Copland, Lamont,
Shoal, Kaliopi, Wolf Coal, Confluence, Beech, Dalesburg, Mosley Bend,
Chavies, Canoe, Buckhorn Lake S.P., Saul, Dice, and Toulouse.
THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 48 and 52.
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.
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:
Breathitt; Perry; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov