Kentucky Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 05/26/2026 18:45

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued May 26 at 9:45PM EDT until May 26 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 6:45pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 945 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Redbush, or 7 miles southwest of Blaine, moving northeast at 15 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... Barnrock around 950 PM EDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Sip.
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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Johnson, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY