Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:20PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:20am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 220 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Waneta to Dango to Dudley Station. Movement was
southeast at 20 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, Carico, Donaro, Robinet, Zekes Point, Maulden, Shop Branch,
Mummie, Tyner, Privett, Bradshaw, Horse Lick, Hurley, Settle Store,
Mershons, Moores Creek, Cruise, Royrader, Parrot, and Dudley Station.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Rockcastle; Jackson; Laurel; Owsley
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: