Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
White Star, or near Harlan, moving northwest at 5 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...
Harlan, Loyall, Wallins Creek, Clovertown, Bobs Creek, Bledsoe, Mary
Alice, Chevrolet, Sunshine, Coldiron, Coxton, Kentenia, Tacky Town,
Elcomb, White Star, Rosspoint, Kitts, Teetersville, Baxter, and
Liggett.
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.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: