Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Huxley, or 14 miles north of Whitley City, moving southeast at 35
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...
Williamsburg, Julip, Emlyn, Cumberland Falls S.P., Clio, Huxley,
Verne, Goldbug, Deering, Pleasant View, Louden, Krupp, Faber,
Wofford, Youngs Creek, Indian Creek, Bark Camp, Rye, Nevisdale, and
Bon.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile
markers 7 and 26.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central Kentucky. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch also remains in
effect until 100 AM EDT for south central and southeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Pulaski; Laurel; McCreary; Whitley; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: