Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 26 at 4:34PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 1:34pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dice, or near Hazard, moving east at 25 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...
Hindman, Bath, Elic, Ritchie, Leburn, Carr Creek, Ary, Emmalena,
Bearville, Ivis, Garner, Vest, Amburgey, Bulan, Soft Shell, Dice,
Brinkley, Yellow Mountain, Tina, and Cordia.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile markers 1 and 15.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 9 and 15.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Knott; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: