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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bath, KY; Elliott, KY; Estill, KY +9 more

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At 525 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Stark to Cornwell, moving southeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage...

What the bulletin says to do

This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause serious injury and significant property damage. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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At 525 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Stark to Cornwell, moving southeast at 55 mph. HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include... Sandy Hook, West Liberty, Moon and Lewis.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 5:25PM EDT until August 11 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

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  2. Alert

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 5:06PM EDT until August 11 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Jackson KY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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