Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 8:57AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 5:57am
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 857 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grays Knob, or over Harlan, moving northeast at 10 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...
Harlan, Loyall, Evarts, Clovertown, Bobs Creek, Mary Alice,
Chevrolet, Sunshine, Coxton, Short Town, Kenvir, Darkmont,
Highsplint, Elcomb, Shields, Kildav, Rosspoint, Kitts, Teetersville,
and Baxter.
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:
Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: