Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 29 at 7:23PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 29, 2025 - 4:23pm
Expires:
April 29, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 723 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Airedale, or near Beattyville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Torrent, Lexie, Leeco, Fillmore, Pence, Pine Ridge, Gosneyville,
Vada, Tallega, High Falls, Lane, Enoch, Whisman, Malaga, Monica, Zoe,
Beattyville, Jenson, Flat, and Williba.
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 and east central Kentucky.
Area Description:
Wolfe; Lee
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY