Special Weather Statement for Rockcastle; Jackson; Pulaski +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Clay, Jackson, Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle
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- Moderate
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What is happening
At 916 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Loam to 6 miles west of Bandy. Movement was southeast at 20 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...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 916 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Loam to 6 miles west of Bandy. Movement was southeast at 20 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... Somerset, London, Mount Vernon, Science Hill, Carico, Sand Springs, Donaro, Bummer, Robinet, Pittsburg, Bandy, Woodstock, Horse Lick, Roundstone, Spiro, Wabp, Climax, Hansford, Dabney, and Renfro Valley. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 41 and 67. Kentucky Highway 80 in Laurel County between mile markers 1 and 11. Kentucky Highway 80 in Pulaski County between mile markers 19 and 40.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 9:16PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Official revision
Source and limitations
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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