Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 22 at 7:07AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 22, 2026 - 4:07am
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 706 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wilhurst, or near Jackson, moving east at 25 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...
Jackson, Simpson, Burkhart, Pence, Carver, Daisydell, Noctor,
Vancleve, Rock Lick, Carver Station, Moct, Wilhurst, War Creek,
Elkatawa, Decoy, Inverness, Bays, Lane, Lunah, and Tiptop.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Wolfe; Magoffin; Breathitt
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: