Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 3:00AM EDT until March 16 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:00am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
SVRJKL
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Powell County in east central Kentucky...
Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky...
Menifee County in east central Kentucky...
Northwestern Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky...
Northwestern Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky...
Lee County in southeastern Kentucky...
Rowan County in east central Kentucky...
Wolfe County in southeastern Kentucky...
Elliott County in east central Kentucky...
* Until 345 AM EDT.
* At 300 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Waltz to Sturgeon, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Morehead around 305 AM EDT.
West Liberty around 310 AM EDT.
Sandy Hook around 315 AM EDT.
Harper around 320 AM EDT.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service
office in JACKSON KY.
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. These storms may cause serious injury and significant
property damage.
Area Description:
Breathitt, KY; Elliott, KY; Lee, KY; Magoffin, KY; Menifee, KY; Morgan, KY; Powell, KY; Rowan, KY; Wolfe, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov