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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 10:24AM EDT until September 5

Affecting Harlan, KY; Letcher, KY

In effect until: Sep 5, 2026, 3:15 PM

Harlan, KY; Letcher, KY

Confirmed across 2 counties in KY; expires 3:15 PM.

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The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky...
Southwestern Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky...

* Until 1115 AM EDT.

* At 1023 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Benham,
moving southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...
Harlan, Cumberland, Loyall, Evarts, Lynch, Benham, Wallins Creek,
Bobs Creek, Oscaloosa, Mary Alice, Dizney, Chevrolet, Louellen,
Trailer, Lewis Creek, Kingdom Come S.P., Elcomb, Clutts, White
Star, and Shields.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™