Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/06/2026 12:58

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 6 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 6, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
July 6, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Camp Dix to near Gesling to near Grayson. These storms were nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Grayson, Carter Caves State Park, Gesling, Greenbo Lake, Oldtown, Carter, Hopewell, Brushart, and Warnock. This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 162 and 178.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Greenup; Carter
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV