Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Fayette, Jessamine, and Woodford Counties Through 4:15 PM

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Kentucky. This alert was issued at 3:38 PM EST following radar indications of a severe storm moving east at 30 mph.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Central Fayette County
• East central Woodford County
• Northwestern Jessamine County

Specific locations impacted include Lexington, Versailles, Meadowthorpe, Dunbar High School, Thoroughbred Acres, Veterans Park, Cardinal Hill, Cadentown, Bryan Station, and Northland.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should remain indoors until the storm has passed to avoid hazards from falling trees or flying debris. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central Kentucky until 9:00 PM EST.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause significant damage to vehicles.
• Source: These conditions are radar indicated.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 3:38 PM EST and is scheduled to expire at 4:15 PM EST on February 19, 2026.