Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Breathitt County, Kentucky
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 16 at 10:02PM EDT until August 16 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northwestern Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Owsley County in southeastern Kentucky... Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky... Northwestern Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky... Perry County in southeastern Kentucky... Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... Southern Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky... Northeastern Clay County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 1002 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wolf Coal, or 11 miles south of Jackson, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * This severe thunderstorm will be near... Lamont around 1005 PM EDT. Hazard around 1010 PM EDT. Bulan around 1015 PM EDT. Cordia around 1020 PM EDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Vicco and Blackey.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Breathitt County, Kentucky?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 10:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Breathitt County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Letcher County, Leslie County, Perry County, Clay County, Harlan County, Knott County, Owsley County.