Kentucky Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 05/22/2026 16:45

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 22 at 6:45PM CDT until May 22 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 22, 2026 - 4:45pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northeastern Todd County in south central Kentucky... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 645 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles north of Elkton, moving northeast 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern Todd County, including the following locations... Clifty.
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: 
Todd, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY