Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:49PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 11:49am
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Birdseye, or 9 miles south of Barbourville, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Barbourville, Pineville, East Pineville, Artemus, Wallsend, Hubbs,
Barnyard, Birdseye, Ingram, Hinkle, Straight Creek, Blanche, Bryants
Store, Cary, Wheeler, Fourmile, Clear Creek Springs, Wasioto, Avis,
and Dewitt.
THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS...
U.S. Highway 25 East in Bell County between mile markers 11 and 18.
U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 1 and 9.
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.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Knox; Bell
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: