Kentucky Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/19/2026 15:56

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 19 at 6:56PM EDT until May 19 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 655 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Barton, or 12 miles north of Williamsburg, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Woodbine around 700 PM EDT.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Knox, KY; Laurel, KY; Whitley, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY