Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:44PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

**Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:44PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY**

At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Grove, or 13 miles north of Williamsburg, moving east at 15 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 impacted include... Moore Hill, Lily, Rossland, Deering, North Corbin, Hightop, Faber, Indian Creek, Bark Camp, Rye, Gray, Holly Bay Rec. Area, Wilton, Barton, Grove, Lynn Camp, Baldrock, Dorthae, Rockcastle Springs, and Woodbine.

THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Interstate 75 in east central Kentucky between mile markers 21 and 33. U.S. Highway 25 East in Knox County between mile markers 21 and 26. U.S. Highway 25 East in Laurel County between mile markers 0 and 2.

**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.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in JACKSON KY.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Jackson KY

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 3:44 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 4:15 PM UTC

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