Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 10:59AM EST by NWS Jackson KY

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Dec 18, 2024

At 1058 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Handshoe to Elic to Yeaddiss. Movement was
east at 50 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…
Pikeville, Whitesburg, Hindman, Letcher, Estill, Bath, Jenkins, Coal
Run Village, Wheelwright, Fleming-Neon, Pippa Passes, Wayland, Vicco,
Blackey, Elic, Cody, Van, Handshoe, Carr Creek, and Colly.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS…
Kentucky Highway 80 in Floyd County between mile markers 1 and 4.
Kentucky Highway 80 in Knott County between mile markers 5 and 20.
U.S. Highway 119 in Pike County between mile markers 1 and 4.
U.S. Highway 23 in Lethcher County between mile markers 1 and 7.
U.S. Highway 23 in Pike County between mile markers 0 and 28.

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