Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 5:45am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 6:15am
Description:
At 845 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Noble, or 12 miles northwest of Hindman, moving north at 15 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...
Daisydell, Decoy, Camp Lewis, Buck, Evanston, Noble, Rowdy, Lunah,
and Lambric.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Breathitt; Knott; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: