Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Floyd, Johnson, Magoffin, and Morgan Counties in Kentucky
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of eastern Kentucky until 5:15 PM EST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Jackson, KY, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. The alert was issued at 4:43 PM EST following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in Kentucky:
- Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky
- South central Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky
- Southwestern Johnson County in northeastern Kentucky
- Northwestern Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.
Expected Conditions
According to radar data, the following hazards are present:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected. Residents should anticipate damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 4:43 PM EST until 5:15 PM EST on February 19, 2026. At 4:43 PM EST, the severe thunderstorm was located over Kernie, or near Salyersville, moving east at 45 mph.
Expected arrival times for the storm include:
- Salyersville: Around 4:50 PM EST
- Ivyton: Around 4:55 PM EST
- Swamp Branch: Around 5:00 PM EST
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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