Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/09/2026 17:44

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 9 at 7:44PM CDT until July 9 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Hickman County in western Kentucky... Southern Graves County in western Kentucky... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 744 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Fulgham, or 9 miles southwest of Mayfield, moving east at 30 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... Mayfield and Sedalia around 750 PM CDT. Lynnville around 800 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wingo. This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 9 and 19.
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.
Area Description: 
Graves, KY; Hickman, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY