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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
423 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

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Whitley KY-Clay KY-Knox KY-Perry KY-Bell KY-Harlan KY-Letcher KY-
Leslie KY-
423 PM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT HARLAN...BELL...CENTRAL KNOX...
LESLIE...LETCHER...SOUTHEASTERN PERRY...SOUTHEASTERN WHITLEY AND
SOUTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 515 PM EDT...

At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Hosea to Zion Hill. Movement was east at 70
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Barbourville, Whitesburg, Harlan, Pineville, Hyden, Middlesboro,
Letcher, Cumberland, Loyall, Evarts, Lynch, Benham, Wallins Creek,
Blackey, Big Fork, Brightshade, Varilla, Swan Lake, Louellen, and
Premium.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for south central
and southeastern Kentucky.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Kentucky.

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LAT...LON 3659 8418 3662 8425 3718 8342 3715 8266
      3712 8272 3705 8272 3698 8287 3690 8287
      3685 8301 3685 8307 3674 8314 3667 8343
      3667 8353 3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 2023Z 266DEG 60KT 3715 8344 3660 8424

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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