Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 7:43PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 4:43pm
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bark Camp, or 12 miles northwest of Williamsburg, moving northeast at
25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Fariston, Corbin, Garrich, Cumberland Falls S.P., Moore Hill, Lily,
Clio, Rossland, Huxley, Deering, North Corbin, Jarvis, Hightop,
London-Corbin Airport, Faber, Youngs Creek, Rye, Bark Camp, Honeybee,
and Gray.
Instruction:
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Laurel; McCreary; Whitley; Knox
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY