Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 12:20AM EDT until March 16 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 9:20pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1219 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles west of Shelbyville, 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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Shelbyville around 1225 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Yoder,
Montclair, Pleasureville, Old Christianburg, Hatton, Hooper,
Middletown Heights, Peytona, Clay Village, and Finchville.
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:
Franklin, KY; Henry, KY; Jefferson, KY; Shelby, KY; Spencer, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender: