Severe Thunderstorm Warning for McCreary, Wayne Counties Expired

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning previously issued for McCreary and Wayne Counties, Kentucky, has been allowed to expire as of 9:15 PM EDT on September 21, 2026. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson, KY, reports that the storm prompting the warning has weakened below severe limits and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.

While the severe threat has passed, residents in McCreary and Wayne Counties should be aware that gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

This information was issued by the NWS Jackson KY at 9:09 PM EDT and became effective at that time, with expiration at 9:15 PM EDT.