Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Floyd, Johnson, and Martin Counties in Kentucky
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of Floyd, Johnson, and Martin counties until 5:15 PM EST, citing 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Kentucky
- Issued
- April 6, 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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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