Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Harris Ferry, or 8 miles northeast of Richmond, moving northeast at
10 mph.
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...
Clay City, Westbend, Powell Valley, Harris Ferry, Spout Springs,
Kimbrell, Cressy, Hargett, Fox, Waltersville, Palmer, Wiseman
Crossing Station, Virden, Vaughns Mill, Iron Mound, Vianna, and Sam.
THIS INCLUDES Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 13
and 19.
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:
Estill; Powell
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: