Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 27 at 11:04PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 8:04pm
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1104 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Co-Operative, or near Whitley City, moving east at 30 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...
Williamsburg, Whitley City, Great Meadows Campsites, Julip, Slavens,
Ayers, Emlyn, Co-
Operative, Zion Hill, Red Ash, Verne, Pine Knot, Pleasant View,
Louden, Krupp, Hollyhill, Wofford, Blue Heron, Bon, and Marshes
Siding.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile
markers 3 and 15.
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:
Wayne; McCreary; Whitley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: