WWUS83 KJKL 242205 SPSJKL Special Weather Statement National Weather Service JACKSON KY 605 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 KYZ115-117-242230- Perry KY-Leslie KY- 605 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN LESLIE AND CENTRAL PERRY COUNTIES THROUGH 630 PM EDT... At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Dryhill, or near Hyden, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Hazard, Hyden, Avawam, Dryhill, Toulouse, Wooton, Mosley Bend, Thousandsticks, Bulan, and Wendover. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING HIGHWAYS... Hal Rogers Parkway between mile markers 44 and 59. Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County between mile markers 9 and 11. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern Kentucky. && LAT...LON 3712 8336 3719 8344 3738 8327 3729 8312 TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 219DEG 21KT 3721 8334 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ GEERTSON