Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Jackson, KY
Issued by NWS Jackson, KY
477 WWUS83 KJKL 270049 SPSJKL Special Weather Statement National Weather Service JACKSON KY 849 PM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024 KYZ086>088-116-117-270115- Clay KY-Knox KY-Bell KY-Harlan KY-Leslie KY- 849 PM EDT Wed Jun 26 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WEST CENTRAL HARLAN... NORTHEASTERN BELL...EASTERN KNOX...SOUTHWESTERN LESLIE AND SOUTHEASTERN CLAY COUNTIES THROUGH 915 PM EDT... At 849 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Flat Lick, or near Pineville, moving northeast at 45 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... Barbourville, Pineville, Loyall, Wallins Creek, Sandy Fork, Bledsoe, Artemus, Brightshade, Coldiron, Barnyard, Salt Gum, Beverly, Saylor, Erose, Blanche, Rella, Clear Creek Springs, Wasioto, Ice Cliff, and Avis. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern Kentucky. && LAT...LON 3670 8375 3683 8390 3720 8346 3687 8328 TIME...MOT...LOC 0049Z 228DEG 41KT 3682 8376 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ GREIF