Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Kentucky Counties Until 4:45 AM EDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Jackson, KY, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Kentucky. The alert was issued at 3:55 AM EDT after radar indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing significant wind damage.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in this warning:

• Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky
• East central Bell County in southeastern Kentucky
• Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky
• Knott County in southeastern Kentucky

Specific locations in the path of these storms include Harlan (4:00 AM EDT), Letcher (4:05 AM EDT), Cumberland (4:10 AM EDT), and Whitesburg (4:15 AM EDT). Other areas impacted include Lynch and Fleming-Neon.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant property damage. While a tornado is not immediately likely, intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread wind damage. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid hazards from falling trees or damaged structures.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hazards: Radar-indicated severe winds.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Storm Movement: At 355 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Carrie to near Hutch, moving east at 35 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 3:55 AM EDT on March 16. The alert is scheduled to expire at 4:45 AM EDT.