Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 5:19PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 20, 2026 - 2:19pm
Expires:
May 20, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Marcum, or 10 miles east of Manchester, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Hyden, Buckhorn, Shoal, Brightshade, Goose Rock, Barcreek,
Thousandsticks, Jonsee, Stinnett, Ice Cliff, Avawam, Park Valley,
Saul, Toulouse, House, Hector, Boho, Bluehole, Botto, and Wooton.
THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 22 and 53.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for
southeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Owsley; Perry; Clay; Leslie
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: