Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 21:35

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 12:35AM EDT until June 18 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 9:35pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1235 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Oakbrook, moving east at 40 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. Locations impacted include... Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Elsmere, Crestview Hills, Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, Richwood, Bank Lick, Ricedale, Hueys Corners, and Hebron. This includes I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 174 and 185.
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. To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Boone, KY; Kenton, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH