Special Weather Statement Kentucky | Effective 04/01/2026 11:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 2:51PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 251 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Zebulon, or near Pikeville, 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... Pikeville, Coal Run Village, Rural, Mcandrews, Meta, Heisey, Coal Run, Conder, Zebulon, Sidney, Canada, Varney, Kimper, Raccoon, and Huddy. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... U.S. Highway 119 in Pike County between mile markers 1 and 18. U.S. Highway 23 in Pike County between mile markers 23 and 29.
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. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern and northeastern Kentucky.
Area Description: 
Pike
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY