Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 15:40

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 5:40PM CDT until July 21 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:40pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 539 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Edmonton, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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... Edmonton around 545 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wisdom, Beaumont, Curtis, Goodluck, Cedar Flats, Summer Shade, Randolph, New Liberty, and Willow Shade.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Metcalfe, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY