Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 3:28AM EDT until June 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 12:28am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
At 328 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Madison, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Jefferson and northwestern Trimble Counties, including the
following locations... Hanover, North Madison, Volga, Ringwald,
China, Hanover Beach, Belleview, Milton, Smyrna, and Wirt.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, IN; Trimble, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
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