Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
Issued by National Weather Service Charleston WV
349 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

KYZ109-110-113-060815-
Floyd KY-Knott KY-Magoffin KY-
349 AM EDT Sun Sep 6 2026

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Knott,
central Floyd and southeastern Magoffin Counties through 415 AM EDT
...

At 349 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Handshoe, or 10 miles north of Hindman, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Estill, Pippa Passes, Wayland, East McDowell, Drew, Raven, Bosco,
Mousie, May, Hippo, Handshoe, Gunlock, Glo, Kite, McDowell,
Larkslane, Garner, Garret, Orkney, and Soft Shell.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3727 8286 3748 8304 3750 8300 3751 8299
3750 8298 3750 8295 3751 8295 3752 8296
3753 8300 3755 8300 3757 8298 3749 8267
TIME...MOT...LOC 0749Z 303DEG 12KT 3748 8295

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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