Special Weather Statement for Bell; Harlan
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What is happening
At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Chevrolet to Molus. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor...
What the bulletin says to do
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern Kentucky.
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Bulletin details
At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Chevrolet to Molus. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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... Harlan, Loyall, Evarts, Wallins Creek, Clovertown, Bobs Creek, Hensley Store, Mary Alice, Chevrolet, Sunshine, Coldiron, Coxton, Stony Fork Junction, Black Snake, Kentenia, Tacky Town, Elcomb, Cubage, White Star, and Kildav.
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Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:24PM 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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