Special Weather Statement
Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knox, Leslie, Letcher and Perry counties, KY · ended Thu 12:45 AM EST
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
At 1158 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Essie to over Cary, or extending from 9 miles southwest of Hyden to over Pineville, moving east at 50 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include... Harlan, Cumberland, Loyall, Evarts, Lynch, Benham, Wallins Creek, Bledsoe, Baxter, Rosspoint, Clovertown, Harlan Gas, Sunshine, Golden Ash, Kitts, Tremont, White Star, Tway and Elcomb.
What to do during a Special Weather Statement
- 1Read the statementIt says what to expect and where.
- 2Keep alerts onA watch or warning may follow if conditions get worse.
Watch vs. Warning
Special Weather Statement questions
Is a Special Weather Statement a warning?
No. It is a notice about weather that is below warning level but still worth knowing about.