Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 5:00pm
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 759 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over White Oak, or near West Liberty, moving northeast
at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Zag, Moon, Florress, Lexie, Lick Branch, Pekin, Omer, Wonnie, Bangor,
Panama, Ezel, Gillem Branch, Redbush, Relief, Ever, Wellington,
Cottle, Gordon Ford, Orient, and Pomp.
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
southeastern, northeastern and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Bath; Rowan; Menifee; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Wolfe; Magoffin
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY