Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 3:22AM EDT until March 16 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:22am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 322 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Ricetown to Tazewell, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Pineville, Middlesboro, Brightshade, Varilla, Barnyard, Ponza, Salt
Gum, Beverly, Goose Rock, Barcreek, Erose, and Blanche.
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:
Bell, KY; Clay, KY; Knox, KY; Owsley, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov