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Special Weather Statement for Laurel; Whitley; Knox

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Knox, Laurel, Whitley
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At 841 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gray, or 8 miles northwest of Barbourville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include......

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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. 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 841 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gray, or 8 miles northwest of Barbourville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Barbourville, Cannon, Artemus, Garrich, Emmanuel, Moore Hill, Barnyard, Salt Gum, Hinkle, Rossland, North Corbin, Jarvis, Cranes Nest, Girdler, Heidrick, Baileys Switch, Indian Creek, Avis, Dishman Springs, and Gray. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 24 and 26. U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 4 and 26. U.S. Highway 25 East in Laurel County between mile markers 0 and 1.

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    Special Weather Statement issued August 12 at 8:41PM 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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