Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Elliott, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Morgan Counties
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of eastern Kentucky until 4:30 AM EDT, with 60 mph wind gusts and potential property damage expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Kentucky
- Issued
- April 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson KY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Kentucky.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, KY has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of eastern and southeastern Kentucky. At 3:51 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Newfoundland to Hager, moving east at 40 mph. The warning is based on radar-indicated hazards.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- Martin County in northeastern Kentucky
- Southeastern Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky
- Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky
- Northern Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky
- Central Elliott County in east central Kentucky
Specific locations in the path of these storms include Salyersville (3:55 AM EDT), Elna (4:00 AM EDT), Flatgap (4:05 AM EDT), and Paintsville (4:10 AM EDT). Other areas impacted include Stambaugh and Perston Estates.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, it is best to seek shelter indoors to avoid potential injury and property damage.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Radar indicates hail sizes up to .75 inches.
- Impacts: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 3:51 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 4:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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