
Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >
Jackson, KY
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
640 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
KYZ088-142315-
Harlan KY-
640 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL HARLAN COUNTY THROUGH
715 PM EDT...
At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dizney, or 11 miles north of Jonesville. This thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Torrential Rainfall, 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...
Black Mountain, Short Town, Holmes Mill, Kenvir, Dizney, Colts, and
Cranks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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LAT...LON 3689 8316 3689 8300 3686 8298 3685 8301
3685 8307 3684 8308 3683 8310 3680 8310
3678 8313 3675 8313 3674 8318
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 346DEG 4KT 3685 8310
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Jackson, KY 41339
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