Severe thunderstorms with hail and strong winds in Kentucky

Heard on: Adair County Public Safety

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The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Central Laurel County, West Central Owsley County, Southwestern Estill County, Northeastern Pulaski County, Jackson County, Rockcastle County, Northwestern Clay County until 7:15 p.m.

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At 6:28 p.m., severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Mill Creek to Climax to near Gum Sulfur, moving east at 30 miles per hour.

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Hazard. Sixty miles per hour in gusts and quarter size hail.

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Source radar indicated.

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Impact hail damage to vehicles is expected.

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Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

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Locations impacted include Boone, Luray, London, Berlin, Mount Vernon, Brodhead, McKee, Ravenna, Livingston, Genaro, Bummer, Robinette, Gum Sulfur, Shot Branch, Togwotee, Tyner, Griffith, Horselick.

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Zero and climax.

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Repeating, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued until 07:15 p.m.

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for the following counties in Kentucky: Laurel, Pulaski, and Rockcastle.

8/11/2026 03:29 PM

Weather Emergency

Climax, KY 40456

Severe thunderstorms with hail and strong winds in Kentucky

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a National Weather Service alert reports severe thunderstorms moving east across portions of Laurel, Pulaski, Rockcastle and nearby counties in Kentucky, with possible 60 mile per hour wind gusts and quarter-size hail that may damage vehicles, roofs, siding, and trees near several communities including the Climax area.

Severe thunderstorms with hail and strong winds in Kentucky

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