Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 9:10AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 6:10am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 909 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Glencairn to Banford to Renfro Valley. Movement
was southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Vernon, Jackson, Beattyville, McKee, Booneville, Fincastle,
Turin, Donaro, Travellers Rest, Bummer, Southfork, Cowcreek, Shop
Branch, Tyner, Privett, Earnestville, Noctor, Mershons, Shepherdtown,
and Cruise.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile
markers 61 and 64.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for southeastern
and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Powell; Rockcastle; Jackson; Laurel; Wolfe; Lee; Breathitt; Owsley; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: