Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 18 at 6:42AM EDT until June 18 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:42am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 641 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Oppy, or 10
miles east of Inez, moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Martin and north central Pike Counties, including the
following locations... Kermit.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM EDT for southeastern
and northeastern Kentucky.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
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.
Area Description:
Martin, KY; Pike, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov