Whitley County, KY
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:39 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 7:15 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Laurel County in south central Kentucky... Northwestern Knox County in southeastern Kentucky... East central Pulaski County in south central Kentucky... South central Rockcastle County in south central Kentucky... North central Whitley County in south central Kentucky... West central Clay County in southeastern Kentucky...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 638 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bunch, or 12 miles west of London, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Hightop around 645 PM EDT. London around 655 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Lesbas.
What to Do
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Areas Impacted
- Clay, KY
- Knox, KY
- Laurel, KY
- Pulaski, KY
- Rockcastle, KY
- Whitley, KY
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:11 PM EDT – Wednesday 07/22 1:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Jackson KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 510 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Areas Impacted
Counties in Northeast Kentucky
- Martin
Counties in South Central Kentucky
- Mccreary
- Whitley
Counties in Southeast Kentucky
- Bell
- Floyd
- Harlan
- Knott
- Knox
- Leslie
- Letcher
- Perry
- Pike
Including these cities
- Barbourville
- Coal Run
- Corbin
- Cumberland
- Elkhorn City
- Harlan
- Hazard
- Hindman
- Hyden
- Inez
- Jenkins
- Middlesboro
- Pikeville
- Pineville
- Pippa Passes
- Prestonsburg
- South Williamson
- Stearns
- Wheelwright
- Whitesburg
- Whitley City
- Williamsburg
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 3:48 PM EDT – Wednesday 07/22 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Jackson KY
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell and Rowan. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In south central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe.
When
Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded.
Additional Details
- Thunderstorms with torrential downpours are anticipated. These storms could move repeatedly over a few locations resulting in swaths of heavy rain and isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Areas Impacted
- Fleming
- Montgomery
- Bath
- Rowan
- Estill
- Powell
- Menifee
- Rockcastle
- Jackson
- Pulaski
- Laurel
- Wayne
- McCreary
- Whitley
- Knox
- Bell
- Harlan
- Elliott
- Morgan
- Johnson
- Wolfe
- Magoffin
- Floyd
- Lee
- Breathitt
- Knott
- Owsley
- Perry
- Clay
- Leslie
- Letcher
- Martin
- Pike
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
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.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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