Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 7:53AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:53am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 752 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Emma to near Red Jacket. Movement was southeast
at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Williamson, Coal Run Village, Forest Hills,
Huddy, Meta, Turkey Creek, Endicott, Belfry, Conder, Zebulon, Lancer,
Piso, Board Tree, Jarad, Mcandrews, Gulnare, Heisey, and Heenan.
THIS INCLUDES U.S. Highway 119 in Pike County between mile markers 1
and 24.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for southeastern
and northeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Floyd; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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