Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 12:46AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 9:46pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1246 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over Barrier, or 7 miles southeast of Monticello,
moving southeast at 25 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...
Whitley City, Parmleysville, Great Meadows Campsites, Slavens,
Barrier, Gregory, Co-
Operative, Pine Knot, Slickford, Ritner, Denney, Powersburg,
Hollyhill, Blue Heron, Oil Valley, Coopersville, Marshes Siding,
Burfield, Kidds Crossing, and Hidalgo.
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:
Wayne; McCreary
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: