Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 1:56AM EDT until March 16 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:56pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 156 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cooper, or near
Monticello, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Barrier, Gregory and Denney.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread
significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately
likely, it is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of
a building. This storm may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
McCreary, KY; Pulaski, KY; Wayne, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov