Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 5:24AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 2:24am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
At 524 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Luner, or 9 miles southeast of Mount Vernon,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Carico, Donaro, Robinet, Pittsburg, Shop Branch, Horse Lick, Settle
Store, Mershons, Hazel Patch, Pine Hill, Camp Wildcat, Moores Creek,
Cruise, Royrader, East Bernstadt, Sand Hill, Parrot, Billows, Hare,
and High Knob.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 42 and
60.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Laurel County near mile marker 4.
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:
Rockcastle; Jackson; Laurel; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: