Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Powell 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 6:19PM EDT until August 11 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Powell County in east central Kentucky... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky... Owsley County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Estill County in east central Kentucky... Northern Perry County in southeastern Kentucky... Northwestern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Menifee County in east central Kentucky... Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky... West central Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky... Lee County in southeastern Kentucky... Wolfe County in southeastern Kentucky... Northeastern Clay County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 619 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Stacy Fork to near Grannie to Jinks, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes,
Effective August 11, 2026 at 6:19 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Jackson KY
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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 Powell 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 (2 hours ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Powell County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Menifee County, Morgan County, Wolfe County.