City Of Manchester

Strong Storms Approach: 50 MPH Winds, Hail Expected in Knox, Bell, Harlan, Clay, Leslie Counties

A Special Weather Statement has been issued by NWS Jackson, KY, for Knox, Bell, Harlan, Clay, and Leslie counties, warning of strong thunderstorms with 50 mph wind gusts and pea-sized hail until 12:00 AM EDT on September 22.

Strong Storms with 40 MPH Winds Expected in Whitley, Knox, Bell, Clay

A Special Weather Statement warns of strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 40 mph and localized flooding in Whitley, Knox, Bell, and Clay counties until 11:30 PM EDT tonight; seek shelter if outdoors and avoid flooded roads.

Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 6:16PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

At 616 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sebastian, or 9 miles south of Booneville, moving east at 15 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....

Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:51PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

At 551 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Thomas, or 10 miles north of Manchester, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. M...

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:18PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beverly, or 13 miles northwest of Harlan, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations imp...

9/18/2026

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 4:43PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

At 443 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Hector, or near Manchester, moving southeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impac...

9/18/2026