A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Carter, KY; at 11:37 AM on MAY 16, 2026 Effective until 12:59 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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NWS: Carter County has been issued a special weather statement of strong thunderstorms with 40mph winds minor hail damage possible unsecure objects blowing around outside and to seek shelter if outside. Areas affected Olive Hill Grayson Denton Rush Soldier Hitchins. Stay safe.

NWS: Carter Strong Thunderstorms 40mph winds seek shelter if outside monitor the weather