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Tropical System in the Gulf; Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms for Midwest to mid-Atlantic

Tropical system in the Gulf expected to gradually strengthen the next couple of days off the Florida Panhandle and Alabama coasts. Instances of flash flooding will be possible through Thursday along the eastern and central Gulf Coast. Severe thunderstorms will develop and move along a cold front crossing the Upper Midwest, and through the Ohio Valley/Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday. Read More >

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Jackson KY
455 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

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455 AM EDT Mon Jul 20 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and tonight, mainly
for locations near the VA and TN borders and near and north of I-64.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

There is a potential for thunderstorms at times from Tuesday through
Wednesday and also from Friday to Sunday.

Some of the thunderstorms on Tuesday and Tuesday night could be
severe, with damaging winds being the primary threat. However,
isolated tornadoes and hail up to the around quarter-sized are also
possible. Also, some of the thunderstorms could also bring heavy
rainfall on Tuesday and Tuesday night and the possibility of isolated
to scattered instances of flash flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are encouraged to report any instances of heavy rain, high
water, flash flooding, and/or wind damage that occur on Tuesday or
Tuesday night.

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JP


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NA Russel Fk at Elkorn City NA North Fk at Whitesburg NA Hazel Green
NA Levisa Fk at Pikeville NA North Fk at Hazard NA Clay City
NA Levisa Fk at Prestonsburg NA North Fk at Jackson  
NA Levisa Fk at Paintsville     Rockcastle River
    NA Middle Fk near Hyden NA Billows
Cumberland River NA Middle Fk near Tallega  
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NA Loyall NA South Fk at Oneida NA Fishtrap Lake
NA Pineville NA South Fk at Booneville NA Paintsville Lake
NA Barbourville     NA Carr Creek Lake
NA Williamsburg NA Main Stem at Heidelberg NA Buckhorn Lake
NA Cumberland Falls NA Main Stem near Ravenna NA Cave Run Lake
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