Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Jefferson 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 11 at 8:23PM EDT until August 11 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for south central Indiana...and central Kentucky. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for western and central Hardin County until 900 PM EDT.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Louisville KY
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Jefferson 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 hour ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Jefferson County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Jefferson County, Kentucky as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Floyd County, Harrison County, Meade County.