National Weather Service graphic issued by NWS Jackson, KY and titled “Severe Weather Risk Wed-Thu,” issued 6:56 AM EDT and valid for the 8 AM EDT Wednesday 6/17/26 to 8 AM EDT Friday 6/19/26 period.
Left Map: “Severe Weather Outlook Wednesday, June 17, 2026” shows green marginal risk and thunderstorm risk zones covering areas like Louisville, Frankfort, Flemingsburg, and Lexington.
Right Map: “Severe Weather Outlook Thursday, June 18, 2026” shows a yellow 15–29% severe weather probability area covering eastern Kentucky, including Hazard, Morehead, West Liberty, Jackson, Hazard, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, and Pikeville.
Key Bullet Points: Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected Wednesday night to Thursday night. Some storms, especially Thursday, could be severe with damaging wind gusts. Stay weather aware. The location, magnitude, and timing of the severe weather risk will evolve over the next few days.
