Special Weather Statement for Jackson; Owsley; Clay
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At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Island City, or 8 miles southwest of Booneville, moving southeast at 25 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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At 705 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Island City, or 8 miles southwest of Booneville, moving southeast at 25 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... Seth, Travellers Rest, Mistletoe, Blake, Southfork, Maulden, Island City, Mummie, Ricetown, Wild Cat, Elian, Newfound, Barcreek, Scoville, Chestnutburg, Gobbard, Nathanton, Thomas, Hensley, and Vincent.
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Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 7:05PM 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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