Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 13:59

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 4:59PM EDT until July 21 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 459 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles west of Springfield, 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... Springfield around 505 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Jimtown, Gandertown, Cisselville, Saint Catharine, Briartown, and Bearwallow.
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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Marion, KY; Washington, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY