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Home Tornado Warning 0018 Issued by the Jackson Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-07-28 15:40:25
849
WFUS53 KJKL 282040
TORJKL
KYC095-131-282115-
/O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0018.260728T2040Z-260728T2115Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
440 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky...
Southeastern Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 439 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Big Laurel, or 10 miles northeast of Harlan,
moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Evarts around 445 PM EDT.
Colts around 450 PM EDT.
Dizney around 455 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Cranks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 8333 3704 8320 3698 8315 3696 8315
3696 8313 3686 8303 3685 8307 3683 8310
3680 8310 3678 8313 3676 8313 3674 8314
3673 8322
TIME...MOT...LOC 2039Z 333DEG 26KT 3698 8323
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MARCUS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-07-28 15:54:25
314
WWUS53 KJKL 282053
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
453 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
KYC095-131-282103-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0018.000000T0000Z-260728T2115Z/
Harlan KY-Leslie KY-
453 PM EDT Tue Jul 28 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL HARLAN AND SOUTHEASTERN LESLIE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for Harlan County. Gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
southeastern Kentucky.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
JACKSON KY.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Harlan County until 530 PM.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 8333 3704 8320 3698 8315 3696 8315
3696 8313 3686 8303 3685 8307 3683 8310
3680 8310 3678 8313 3676 8313 3674 8314
3673 8322
TIME...MOT...LOC 2050Z 333DEG 26KT 3689 8317
$$
MARCUS
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