Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 5:47PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 547 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elmrock, or 7 miles northwest of Hindman, moving southeast at 25 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...
Hindman, Bath, Wheelwright, Pippa Passes, Drew, Cody, Dry Creek,
Raven, May, Mousie, Leburn, Pine Top, Carr Creek, Emmalena, Kite,
Nealy, Bearville, Omaha, Burton, and Redfox.
THIS INCLUDES Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile
markers 2 and 17.
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:
Floyd; Knott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: