Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Floyd, Johnson, and Martin Counties in Kentucky

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson, KY, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of northeastern and southeastern Kentucky. The alert was issued at 4:45 PM EST following radar-indicated activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic areas:

• Northwestern Martin County in northeastern Kentucky
• Southeastern Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky
• North central Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Van Lear, Paintsville, Davisport, Tomahawk, Inez, and Add.

What You Should Do

For your protection, residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Stay away from windows and remain indoors until the threat has passed.

Expected Conditions

According to radar indications, the following hazards are present:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is likely.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
• Storm Movement: At 4:44 PM EST, the severe thunderstorm was located over Van Lear, or near Paintsville, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of 4:45 PM EST on February 19, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 5:15 PM EST.