Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Pulaski and Rockcastle Counties in Kentucky
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NOAA issued it on April 5, 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 south central Kentucky until 2:15 AM EDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Kentucky
- Issued
- April 5, 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 South Central Kentucky.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, KY, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Pulaski County and western Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions in south central Kentucky:
- Northern Pulaski County
- Western Rockcastle County
Specific locations identified in the path of the storm include Woodstock and Bandy.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant property damage. While a tornado is not immediately likely, intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Residents should take shelter immediately to avoid potential damage from falling trees or debris.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) is possible.
- Storm Movement: At 1:34 AM EDT, the severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of Cains Store, or 10 miles southwest of Liberty, moving east at 45 mph.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 1:34 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 2:15 AM EDT on March 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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