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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Wayne 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 9:09PM EDT until August 11 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

At 908 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Zula to near Lot, moving southwest at 10 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Monticello, Williamsburg, Middlesboro, Whitley City, Parmleysville, Parnell, Co- Operative, Zion Hill, Red Ash, Verne, Slickford, and Ritner.

Effective August 11, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET

Event Details

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Event Type

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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Severity

severe

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Issued By

NWS Jackson KY

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Expires

August 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET

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Last Checked

19 minutes 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 these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Also In Effect For

This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:

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Flood Advisory

Wayne County

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Flood Advisory

Knott County

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Flood Advisory

Leslie County

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Flood Advisory

Letcher County

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Flood Advisory

Perry County

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Flash Flood Warning

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Wayne 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 (19 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.

How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Wayne County?

Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Wayne 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 McCreary County, Whitley County, Bell County.

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