Special Weather Statement for Jackson; Laurel; Knox +1 more
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What is happening
At 830 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mcwhorter, or 8 miles northeast of London, moving southeast at 35 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 hail...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Bulletin details
At 830 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mcwhorter, or 8 miles northeast of London, moving southeast at 35 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... London, Manchester, Grace, Lake, Cane Creek, Treadway, Fogertown, Goose Rock, Cranes Nest, Bush, Settle Store, Shepherdtown, Jonsee, Herron, Hooker, Byron, Park Valley, Cottongin, Moores Creek, and Royrader. THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 2 and 29.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 8:30PM 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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