Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 10:58AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 7:58am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
At 1058 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Tollesboro to Pecks Ridge to near Bethel
to 6 miles northwest of Sideview to 6 miles south of Paris. Movement
was east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Mount Sterling, Morehead, Flemingsburg, Owingsville, Marshall,
Sharpsburg, Salt Lick, Fairview, Ramey, Pecks Ridge, Wyoming,
Peasticks, Flat Creek, Triplett, Odessa, Bourbon Furnace, Hilda,
Pebble, Sharkey, and Muses Mills.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
105 and 149.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Fleming; Montgomery; Bath; Rowan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: