Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 1:46am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 445 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from Greenwood to 6 miles
southwest of Mount Pisgah. Movement was east at 35 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...
Whitley City, Parmleysville, Great Meadows Campsites, Slavens,
Parkers Lake, Barrier, Co-
Operative, Pine Knot, Slickford, Ritner, Denney, Hollyhill, Wiborg,
Blue Heron, Coopersville, Marshes Siding, Greenwood, Burfield,
Duckrun, and Beulah Heights.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Wayne; McCreary; Whitley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: