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Today's Severe Weather Outlook

Created by the NWS Jackson WFO

There is an Enhanced (Level 3/5) Risk for severe thunderstorms in locations north of the Hal Rogers Parkway/Highway 80 corridors today. Locations further to the south are under a Slight (Level 2/5) Risk. There could be multiple rounds of activity through tonight, but the most likely timing for severe weather is in the afternoon and evening hours. All severe weather hazards are possible, but the main concern is for damaging wind gusts within a line of prefrontal storms this evening.

An NWS Jackson, KY weather graphic issued July 21, 2026, at 12:50 PM EDT outlines today's severe thunderstorm risk valid through 8 AM July 22nd. An outlook map shows an Enhanced level three risk north of the Hal Rogers Parkway/Highway 80 corridors, including Prestonsburg, Jackson, and Mount Vernon, while areas further south like Pikeville, Hazard, London, and Somerset are in a Slight level two risk. Key messages state a strong cold front brings severe storm risks, with the most likely timing being afternoon and evening. Morning storms to the north create uncertainty, but discrete supercells may form in the afternoon with all severe hazards possible. A main pre-frontal line of storms will move through this evening, primarily threatening damaging winds and heavy rainfall.
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Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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