Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 7:28PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Fletcher, or 9 miles north of Barbourville, moving east at 40 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...
Barbourville, Sandy Fork, Brightshade, Lake, Cane Creek, Barnyard,
Salt Gum, Beverly, Black Snake, Saylor, Erose, Jarvis, Bush, Cranes
Nest, Blanche, Girdler, Jonsee, Rella, Ice Cliff, and Park Valley.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile
markers 2 and 8, and between mile markers 11 and 24.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch
also remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for southeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Laurel; Knox; Bell; Harlan; Clay; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: