Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 9:21PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 6:21pm
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 921 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Cranston to Morehead to Midland to Owingsville.
Movement was southeast 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...
Morehead, West Liberty, Owingsville, Frenchburg, Marshall, Henry,
Wellington, Salt Lick, Zag, Ramey, Peasticks, Rothwell, Olympia
Springs, Yale, Lick Branch, Christy, Omer, Bourbon Furnace, Hilda,
and Bangor.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
119 and 143.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for
southeastern and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Bath; Rowan; Menifee; Elliott; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: