Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 11:22PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 8:22pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1122 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Crawford, or 8 miles northeast of London, moving northeast at 55 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...
London, Manchester, Blake, Grace, Southfork, Cowcreek, Treadway,
Fogertown, Barcreek, Chestnutburg, Shepherdtown, Hooker, Byron, Saul,
Royrader, Sacker Gap, Taff, Oneida, Sidell, and High Knob.
THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 3 and 20, and
between mile markers 30 and 33.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jackson; Laurel; Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: