Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 4:42AM EDT until March 16 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:00am
Description:
At 442 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Fishtrap Lake,
or near Pikeville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Kimper, Fedscreek, Phelps, Paw Paw and Argo.
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:
Pike, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov