Jackson, Kentucky – Strong to severe storms could impact areas along and north of I-64 in eastern Kentucky this afternoon and tonight, bringing damaging winds, hail, and locally heavy rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Jackson, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe storms remains in place across much of the region, with a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) highlighted north of Interstate 64. Forecasters say multiple rounds of storms are possible between Thursday afternoon and late tonight.
Discrete storm cells may develop later today, particularly northwest of a line from Wayne County to Johnson County. If storms remain isolated, all hazard types are possible. Overnight, storms may organize into a line or clusters, with damaging wind gusts becoming the primary concern. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
A separate Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for excessive rainfall covers areas along and east of the I-75 corridor. Repeated rounds of storms could produce locally heavy rainfall, especially where cells track over the same locations. Water may pond in low-lying areas and spots with poor drainage.
Hail is also possible. The probability of quarter-size hail (1 inch diameter or larger) within 25 miles of any location in the brown-shaded area is between 5% and 14%, mainly northwest of the Wayne-to-Johnson county line.
Evening commuters and students traveling along I-64, I-75, and U.S. 27 may encounter sudden downpours and gusty winds during peak travel hours.
Forecasters urge residents to have multiple ways to receive warnings as conditions evolve.
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