Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 1:21PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 10:21am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 121 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gunlock, or 13 miles southwest of Prestonsburg, moving east 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...
Prestonsburg, Martin, Allen, Fredville, Bosco, Hippo, Gunlock,
Ordway, Printer, Langley, Arkansas, Aluba, Pyramid, Betsy Layne,
Orchard, Ivel, Honaker, Blue River, Blue Moon, and Hunter.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Kentucky Highway 80 in Floyd County between mile markers 4 and 14.
U.S. Highway 23 in Floyd County between mile markers 1 and 12.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Magoffin; Floyd; Breathitt
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: