Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 5:23PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY**

At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Avawam, or over Hazard, moving east at 15 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.

Locations impacted include... Hazard, Avawam, Diablock, and Frew.

THIS INCLUDES Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 50 and 59.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Jackson KY

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 5:23 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 6:00 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*