Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Floyd, Johnson, Martin Counties KY
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The National Weather Service in Jackson KY has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Floyd, Johnson, and Martin counties until 4:00 PM EDT on September 4.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Kentucky
- Issued
- September 4, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson KY
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning (SVR) has been issued by NWS Jackson KY. The alert is effective from September 4, 2026 at 3:33 PM EDT until September 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Severity is listed as Severe with observed certainty and immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southwestern Martin County, Southeastern Johnson County, and Northeastern Floyd County in Kentucky. The storm was located over Van Lear near Paintsville at the time of issuance.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 3:32 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Van Lear moving south at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts with radar-indicated source. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Maximum hail size up to 0.75 inches.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:33 PM EDT until 4:00 PM EDT on September 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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