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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

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987 FLUS43 KJKL 210653 HWOJKL Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Jackson KY 253 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 KYZ044-050>052-058>060-068-069-079-080-083>088-104-106>120-220700- Fleming-Montgomery-Bath-Rowan-Estill-Powell-Menifee-Rockcastle- Jackson-Pulaski-Laurel-Wayne-McCreary-Whitley-Knox-Bell-Harlan- Elliott-Morgan-Johnson-Wolfe-Magoffin-Floyd-Lee-Breathitt-Knott- Owsley-Perry-Clay-Leslie-Letcher-Martin-Pike- 253 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for a portion of eastern Kentucky. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Thunderstorms are possible at times, especially this afternoon and evening. A few of these storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rainfall as the primary hazards. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Thunderstorms are possible at times on Tuesday and Wednesday, with locally heavy rainfall is possible. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$ GEERTSON