Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:27PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:27pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 626 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Haldeman, or near Olive Hill, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Haldeman, Triplett, Gates, and Stark.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
145 and 148.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rowan; Elliott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov