Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Huxley Area in Kentucky

Source: NOAA · South Central Kentucky

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NWS Jackson KY has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, and Whitley counties until 9:45 PM EDT.

The weather record, at a glance

Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
South Central Kentucky
Issued
September 22, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Jackson KY

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Jackson KY. The alert is effective from September 21 at 9:09 PM EDT until September 21 at 9:45 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southwestern Laurel County, southeastern Pulaski County, northeastern McCreary County, and northwestern Whitley County in south central Kentucky. The storm was located near Huxley, or 14 miles southeast of Somerset, at the time of issuance.

What You Should Do

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Expected Conditions

At 9:09 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Huxley moving east at 15 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

Timeline

The warning is in effect until 9:45 PM EDT on September 21.

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