Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Elliott, Johnson, Magoffin, Martin, and Morgan Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson, KY has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of eastern and southeastern Kentucky. At 3:51 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Newfoundland to Hager, moving east at 40 mph. The warning is based on radar-indicated hazards.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in this warning:

• Martin County in northeastern Kentucky
• Southeastern Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky
• Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky
• Northern Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky
• Central Elliott County in east central Kentucky

Specific locations in the path of these storms include Salyersville (3:55 AM EDT), Elna (4:00 AM EDT), Flatgap (4:05 AM EDT), and Paintsville (4:10 AM EDT). Other areas impacted include Stambaugh and Perston Estates.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, it is best to seek shelter indoors to avoid potential injury and property damage.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
• Hail: Radar indicates hail sizes up to .75 inches.
• Impacts: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 3:51 AM EDT on March 16, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 4:30 AM EDT.