Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 15:41

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 5:41PM CDT until July 21 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
At 541 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. Locations impacted include... Edmonton, Nell, Cofer, Clarks Corner, Cork, Breeding, Toria, Gascon, and Beechville.
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: 
Adair, KY; Metcalfe, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY