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Home Return to list Severe Thunderstorm Warning 0114 Issued by the Jackson Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-08-11 18:43:56
090
WUUS53 KJKL 112343
SVRJKL
KYC013-051-095-121-125-131-147-199-203-231-235-120045-
/O.NEW.KJKL.SV.W.0114.260811T2343Z-260812T0045Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
743 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Wayne County in south central Kentucky...
Southwestern Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky...
Laurel County in south central Kentucky...
Bell County in southeastern Kentucky...
Knox County in southeastern Kentucky...
Southwestern Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky...
Pulaski County in south central Kentucky...
McCreary County in south central Kentucky...
South central Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky...
Whitley County in south central Kentucky...
Southern Clay County in southeastern Kentucky...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 743 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Pointer to near Three Point, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Somerset, London, Monticello, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Harlan,
Pineville, Middlesboro, Whitley City, Loyall, Evarts, and Science
Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3730 8463
3685 8307 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 012DEG 20KT 3712 8476 3677 8330
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
GEERTSON
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:09:57
876
WWUS53 KJKL 120009
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
809 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
KYC051-203-120019-
/O.CAN.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Rockcastle KY-Clay KY-
809 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ROCKCASTLE AND
SOUTHERN CLAY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3721 8477
3682 8310 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 012DEG 20KT 3699 8479 3664 8334
$$
KYC013-095-121-125-131-147-199-231-235-120045-
/O.CON.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Wayne KY-Harlan KY-Laurel KY-Bell KY-Knox KY-Leslie KY-Pulaski KY-
McCreary KY-Whitley KY-
809 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN WAYNE...SOUTHWESTERN HARLAN...SOUTHERN LAUREL...BELL...
KNOX...SOUTHERN LESLIE...PULASKI...MCCREARY AND WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 809 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Naomi to near Hensley Store, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Somerset, Monticello, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Harlan, Pineville,
Middlesboro, Whitley City, Loyall, Science Hill, Burnside, and
Wallins Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3721 8477
3682 8310 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 012DEG 20KT 3699 8479 3664 8334
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
GEERTSON
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:09:57
876
WWUS53 KJKL 120009
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
809 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
KYC051-203-120019-
/O.CAN.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Rockcastle KY-Clay KY-
809 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL ROCKCASTLE AND
SOUTHERN CLAY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3721 8477
3682 8310 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 012DEG 20KT 3699 8479 3664 8334
$$
KYC013-095-121-125-131-147-199-231-235-120045-
/O.CON.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Wayne KY-Harlan KY-Laurel KY-Bell KY-Knox KY-Leslie KY-Pulaski KY-
McCreary KY-Whitley KY-
809 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN WAYNE...SOUTHWESTERN HARLAN...SOUTHERN LAUREL...BELL...
KNOX...SOUTHERN LESLIE...PULASKI...MCCREARY AND WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 809 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Naomi to near Hensley Store, moving south at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Somerset, Monticello, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Harlan, Pineville,
Middlesboro, Whitley City, Loyall, Science Hill, Burnside, and
Wallins Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3721 8477
3682 8310 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 012DEG 20KT 3699 8479 3664 8334
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
GEERTSON
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:20:27
310
WWUS53 KJKL 120020
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
820 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
KYC131-120029-
/O.CAN.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Leslie KY-
820 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN LESLIE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3714 8485
3677 8314 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 019DEG 12KT 3693 8489 3667 8350
$$
KYC013-095-121-125-147-199-231-235-120045-
/O.CON.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Wayne KY-Harlan KY-Laurel KY-Bell KY-Knox KY-Pulaski KY-McCreary KY-
Whitley KY-
820 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN WAYNE...SOUTHWESTERN HARLAN...SOUTHWESTERN LAUREL...
BELL...KNOX...SOUTHERN PULASKI...MCCREARY AND WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 819 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Parnell to near Cubage, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Somerset, Monticello, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Pineville,
Middlesboro, Whitley City, Burnside, Wallins Creek, Cains Store,
Varilla, and Swan Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3714 8485
3677 8314 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 019DEG 12KT 3693 8489 3667 8350
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
GEERTSON
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:20:27
310
WWUS53 KJKL 120020
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
820 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
KYC131-120029-
/O.CAN.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Leslie KY-
820 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN LESLIE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3714 8485
3677 8314 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 019DEG 12KT 3693 8489 3667 8350
$$
KYC013-095-121-125-147-199-231-235-120045-
/O.CON.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Wayne KY-Harlan KY-Laurel KY-Bell KY-Knox KY-Pulaski KY-McCreary KY-
Whitley KY-
820 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM EDT
FOR NORTHERN WAYNE...SOUTHWESTERN HARLAN...SOUTHWESTERN LAUREL...
BELL...KNOX...SOUTHERN PULASKI...MCCREARY AND WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 819 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Parnell to near Cubage, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Somerset, Monticello, Williamsburg, Barbourville, Pineville,
Middlesboro, Whitley City, Burnside, Wallins Creek, Cains Store,
Varilla, and Swan Lake.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3714 8485
3677 8314 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 019DEG 12KT 3693 8489 3667 8350
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
GEERTSON
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-08-11 19:45:57
251
WWUS53 KJKL 120045
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
845 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
KYC013-095-121-125-147-199-231-235-120052-
/O.EXP.KJKL.SV.W.0114.000000T0000Z-260812T0045Z/
Wayne KY-Harlan KY-Laurel KY-Bell KY-Knox KY-Pulaski KY-McCreary KY-
Whitley KY-
845 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN WAYNE...SOUTHWESTERN
HARLAN...SOUTHWESTERN LAUREL...BELL...KNOX...SOUTHERN PULASKI...
MCCREARY AND WHITLEY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 845 PM EDT...
The storms which prompted the warning are slowly shifting southward
and a new downstream warning has been issued. See that bulletin for
further details.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southcentral and southeastern Kentucky.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Wayne County, Southern Bell County, Southwestern Knox County,
South central Pulaski County, McCreary County and Whitley
County until 930 PM EDT.
&&
LAT...LON 3659 8411 3683 8506 3696 8494 3695 8490
3700 8484 3705 8491 3712 8490 3714 8485
3677 8314 3674 8317 3667 8343 3667 8353
3658 8369
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 270DEG 20KT 3684 8488 3658 8349
$$
GEERTSON
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