Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:55PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cowcreek, or near Booneville, moving southeast at 5 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...
Booneville, Turin, Eversole, Southfork, Cowcreek, Arnett, Lerose,
Chestnut Gap, and Ricetown.
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:
Owsley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: