Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 14 at 6:40PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dizney, or 11 miles north of Jonesville. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Torrential Rainfall, 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...
Black Mountain, Short Town, Holmes Mill, Kenvir, Dizney, Colts, and
Cranks.
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.
Area Description:
Harlan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov