Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 6:42PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 642 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kellacey, or 7 miles northwest of West Liberty, moving northeast at
35 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...
West Liberty, Henry, Woodsbend, Lenox, Zag, Licking River, Blairs
Mills, Pomp, Kellacey, Lick Branch, Little Sandy, Steele, Omer, Dan,
Dehart, Leisure, Blaze, Twentysix, Crockett, and Wrigley.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Menifee; Elliott; Morgan
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: