Special Weather Statement
Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Wayne and Whitley counties, KY · ended Wed 11:15 PM EST
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
At 1044 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Faubush to over Delta, or extending from 14 miles west of Somerset to 12 miles east of Monticello, moving east at 45 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... Somerset, Burnside, Alpine, Sloans Valley, Greenwood, Tateville, Grade, General Burnside S.P., Dykes, Ruth, Mount Victory, Parkers Lake, Elihu, Bronston, Quinton, Huxley, Bent, Somerset Pulaski Airport, Honeybee and Kidder.
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.