Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 12:17AM EDT until March 16 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 9:17pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1217 AM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 7 miles southwest of Taylorsville to near
Bardstown to 9 miles west of Lebanon, moving northeast at 65 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.
These tornadic storms will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Nelson, northwestern Marion and southwestern Washington
Counties, including the following locations... Loretto, Saint
Francis, Dant, East Bardstown, Bloomfield, Booker, Nerinx, Maud,
Botland, and Croakes.
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:
Marion, KY; Nelson, KY; Washington, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: