Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Magoffin 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 6:57PM EDT until August 11 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
At 657 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Bethel to near Falmouth to 6 miles southwest of Dry Ridge, moving southeast at 85 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Emergency management. Tree damage was reported across Pike county associated with this line of thunderstorms. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Estill, Bath, Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run Village, Elkhorn City, Wheelwright, Fleming-Neon, Martin, Pippa Passes, Matewan, Forest Hills, Wayland, Allen, Meta, Pilgrim, Handshoe, and Glo.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 6:57 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
31 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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 Magoffin 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 (31 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Magoffin County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Martin County.