Special Weather Statement Kentucky | Effective 04/01/2026 16:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 1 at 7:22PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 1, 2026 - 4:22pm
Expires: 
April 1, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 722 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Carter Caves State Park, moving east 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... Grayson, Carter Caves State Park, Princess, Coalton, Denton, Gesling, Greenbo Lake, Oldtown, Naples, Rush, Carter, Flatwoods, Raceland, Worthington, Wurtland, Hanging Rock, Grahn, Hopewell, Hitchins, and Warnock. This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 161 and 183.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for northeastern Kentucky...and southeastern Ohio.
Area Description: 
Greenup; Carter; Boyd
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV