Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 4:08PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Twentysix, or near West Liberty, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
West Liberty, Henry, Lenox, Malone, Zag, Greear, Mize, Wagner, Blairs
Mills, Lick Branch, Index, Pekin, Liberty Road, Omer, Jeptha, Dehart,
Wrigley, Hamm, Ezel, and Yocum.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Rowan; Elliott; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: