Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Fleming and Rowan Counties, KY
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NWS Jackson KY has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northeastern Fleming County and north central Rowan County until 5:00 PM EDT on August 22.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central Kentucky
- Issued
- August 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Jackson KY
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by NWS Jackson KY on August 22 at 4:13 PM EDT. The alert is effective from 4:13 PM EDT until 5:00 PM EDT on August 22, 2026. The alert type is Severe Thunderstorm Warning with severity rated Severe.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Fleming County and north central Rowan County in east central Kentucky. The storm was located over Hillsboro, or 7 miles southeast of Flemingsburg, moving northeast at 25 mph.
What You Should Do
For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Expected Conditions
At 4:13 PM EDT, the severe thunderstorm featured 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). Radar indicated both wind and hail threats. Expected impacts include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 4:13 PM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT on August 22, 2026. The storm will be near Muses Mills around 4:20 PM EDT.
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