Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/09/2026 17:57

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 9 at 7:57PM CDT until July 9 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 756 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sedalia, or 7 miles southwest of Mayfield, moving east at 25 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 800 PM CDT. Lynnville around 805 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wingo. This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 13 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY