Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07-21-2026 15:48

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 6:48PM EDT until July 21 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky... * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 647 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Culver, or 7 miles southeast of Sandy Hook, moving east at 35 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... Blaine and Martha around 655 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Houckville.
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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 7:15 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:15 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Lawrence, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV