Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 2:44PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 244 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Gray Hawk, or near McKee, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
McKee, Olin, Egypt, Green Hall, Zekes Point, Maulden, Herd, Mummie,
Tyner, Privett, Bradshaw, High Knob, Elian, Mildred, Gray Hawk,
Settle Store, Welchburg, Atkinstown, Nathanton, and Annville.
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:
Jackson; Owsley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: