Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 23 at 2:18AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 22, 2026 - 11:18pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
At 218 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Christy, or near Morehead, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Morehead, Sandy Hook, Wagner, Fannin Valley, Elliottville, Triplett,
Christy, Lytten, Pelfrey, Hamm, Crix, Wagner Store, Brandy,
Newfoundland, Haldeman, Vale, Clearfield, Lick Fork, Rodburn, and
Culver.
THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers
144 and 149.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Rowan; Elliott
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: