Jackson, Kentucky — A severe thunderstorm is moving east across southeastern Kentucky late tonight, bringing damaging wind gusts and small hail to parts of Breathitt, Magoffin and Wolfe counties. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that runs through 12:15 AM Eastern time, or 11:15 PM Central time.

What is happening:

The storm was located over Taulbee, near Jackson, at 11:38 PM Eastern time and was moving east at 50 miles per hour. The warning covers northern Breathitt County, central Magoffin County and east central Wolfe County. Communities in the path include Jackson, Salyersville, Mason, Simpson, Foraker, Eugene, Cornelia, Hendricks, Fritz, Guage, Camp Lewis, Puncheon, Seiltz, Lambric, Lunah, Ova, Rousseau, Dale, Bays and Tiptop.

Local impacts:

Radar shows the storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour along with small hail. Winds that strong can damage roofs and siding and bring down trees and power lines.

What to do:

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

This storm is capable of producing damaging winds, so take shelter now rather than waiting to see it.

Report severe weather to your nearest law enforcement agency or the National Weather Service office in Jackson.

Source: National Weather Service, Jackson, Kentucky, November 11, 2026.