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

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson, KY, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The alert was issued at 4:43 PM EST following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Kentucky:

• Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky
• South central Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky
• Southwestern Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky
• Northwestern Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

According to radar data, the following hazards are present:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Residents should anticipate damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 4:43 PM EST until 5:15 PM EST on February 19, 2026. At 4:43 PM EST, the severe thunderstorm was located over Kernie, or near Salyersville, moving east at 45 mph.

Expected arrival times for the storm include:

• Salyersville: Around 4:50 PM EST
• Ivyton: Around 4:55 PM EST
• Swamp Branch: Around 5:00 PM EST