Bailey School (historical), KY Weather Warnings
High temperature
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 3:55AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY * WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions continue with heat index values peaking around 105 degrees in many locations today. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
National Weather Service
Thunderstorm
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY At 745 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Boone Heights, or over Barbourville, moving north at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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... Barbourville, Sandy Fork, Artemus, Swan Lake, Barnyard, Salt Gum, Beverly, King, Erose, Saylor, Jarvis, Blanche, Girdler, Rella, Avis, Dewitt, Warbranch, Flat Lick, Himyar, and Walker. 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. 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.
National Weather Service