Tornado Warning Kentucky | Effective 03/15/2026 19:49

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 9:49PM CDT until March 15 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 7:49pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
At 949 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Guthrie, or 7 miles south of Elkton, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Elkton around 955 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Allensville and Trenton.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Todd, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY