Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 30 at 4:37PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 30, 2025 - 1:37pm
Expires:
April 30, 2025 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 436 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dana, or 9 miles southeast of Prestonsburg, moving east at 20 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...
Meta, Hippo, Printer, Lancer, Aluba, Piso, Betsy Layne, Dotson, Ivel,
Honaker, Blue Moon, Blue River, Jarad, Threeforks, Hunter, Cliff,
Hueysville, Hatfield Station, Justell, and Brainard.
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.
Area Description:
Floyd; Martin; Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY