Thunderstorm Chances Possible This Afternoon and Saturday

July 17, 2026 Kisha Jones Local News, Weather Blog

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon/evening and again on Saturday. Any severe storm that develops could produce damaging wind gusts.

NWS Jackson, KY briefing graphic titled "Isolated Severe Thunderstorm Risk" issued July 17, 2026. Key Messages: Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible today and Saturday, mainly during the afternoon and evening. Strong to damaging wind gusts are the primary hazard with these thunderstorms. Map 1 (Friday, July 17): Severe Weather Outlook map highlights the entire NWS Jackson forecast area under a dark green Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5). Map 2 (Saturday, July 18): Severe Weather Outlook map shows a dark green Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) blanketed across most of the region, with a yellow Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) clipping the far northern sections near Maysville.