Paintsville, Kentucky — A severe thunderstorm is moving east-northeast across northeastern Kentucky late tonight, carrying damaging wind gusts and quarter-size hail toward Johnson, Martin, Floyd and Magoffin counties. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that runs through 12:30 AM Eastern time, or 11:30 PM Central time.

What is happening:

The storm was located over Riceville, about seven miles southwest of Paintsville, at 12:03 AM Eastern time and was moving east-northeast at 55 miles per hour. The warning covers Johnson County, Martin County, northern Floyd County and northeastern Magoffin County. Communities in the path include Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Salyersville, Inez, Mason, Warfield, Meally, Odds, Williamsport, Buffalo, Wells Chapel, Boons Camp, Van Lear, Nero, Bobbs, Perston Estates, Woodland Estates, Thelma, Auxier and Offutt.

Local impacts:

Radar shows the storm is capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour along with hail up to one inch in diameter. Hail that size can damage vehicles, and winds that strong can damage roofs and siding and bring down trees.

What to do:

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

This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail, 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.